Accounting Intern - Summer 2026

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Acclaro Corporation

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Lincoln, Rhode Island

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will support the Accounting and Finance team with monthly close activities, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance. Additionally, they will assist in compiling documentation for external audits and performing ad hoc financial analysis.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills. You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

NetSuite

Bank reconciliations

General ledger

Journal entry

Accounts payable

Expense reporting

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Accounting principles

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Accounting Intern to support the Accounting and Finance team in a fast-paced, growing organization. This internship will provide hands-on exposure to core accounting operations, monthly close activities, financial reporting support, and audit preparation. The intern will work closely with members of the accounting and finance team and gain practical experience using ERP systems and accounting processes in a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and cash account tie-outs
  • Support preparation and maintenance of general ledger account reconciliations
  • Assist with monthly close processes and supporting schedules
  • Organize and compile audit support and PBC (“Prepared By Client”) requests for external auditors
  • Assist with data entry, journal entry support, and maintaining accounting documentation
  • Help maintain organized financial records and electronic filing systems
  • Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests
  • Assist with accounts payable, expense reporting, and other accounting administrative tasks as needed
  • Participate in process improvement and documentation initiatives within the accounting department

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment
  • Prior internship or accounting coursework preferred but not required

Preferred Skills

  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
  • Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite is a plus
  • Comfortable working with large datasets and reconciliations

What the Intern will Gain

  • Exposure to month-end close and financial reporting processes
  • Experience supporting external audit activities
  • Hands-on accounting experience within a growing organization
  • Opportunity to work directly with experienced accounting and finance professionals
  • Practical understanding of corporate accounting operations and internal controls

Internship Details

  • Full-time or part-time summer internship
  • Hourly paid position
  • Based in-office/hybrid depending on business needs.

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Acclaro Corporation

Acclaro Corporation is the parent company to a number of companies; Acclaro Management Corporation., Reliability Works Inc, Acclaro Environmental Corp and previously Acclaro Mining Corporation. Acclaro Management Corporation's core focus is to provide Project and Construction Management Services to clients in a variety of industries. Reliability Works Inc. provides engineering solutions that have a focus in Reliability; providing optimized and workable strategies, as well as design options, to establish and then meet the desired output for equipment and systems. Acclaro Environmental Corporation provides remediation solutions for contaminated sites. Acclaro Mining Corporation is no longer part of the Acclaro Corporation group as it underwent an RTO with Pan American Fertilizer Corporation in May 2012.
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