Corporate Accounting and Reporting Intern

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. Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entry preparation and posting .

Posted 10/12/2026internshipRemote • Oregon • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational understanding of accounting concepts and financial statements, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. Capable of supporting month-end and quarter-end close activities while collaborating effectively in a virtual team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting Coursework CompletionFinancial Statement AnalysisMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAnalytical Problem-Solving SkillsEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationVariance AnalysisFinancial ReportingData Interpretation

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationWillingness to LearnRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelTeamsOutlookAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Corporate AccountingMonth-End CloseQuarter-End CloseProcess ImprovementAutomation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entry preparation and posting
Prepare and analyze entity-level and consolidated financial statements, reporting, and key financial data
Perform account reconciliations, account certifications, and variance analysis
Research accounting policies and technical accounting matters
Participate in process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled initiatives
Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and other accounting and reporting responsibilities
Receive day-to-day guidance, coaching, and professional development from a manager
Collaborate with professionals across the organization
Present findings and recommendations
Build practical experience in a corporate accounting environment
Collaborate, network, and engage with leaders in a primarily virtual environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be enrolled as a full-time student throughout the internship
Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply
Sponsorship is not available for this position
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Completion of introductory accounting coursework
Foundational understanding of accounting concepts and financial statements
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret data and support business decision-making through coursework, work experience, or extracurricular activities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, formatting, and data analysis
Experience using Teams and Outlook
Familiarity with AI tools is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in independent and primarily virtual team environments
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to build relationships with team members and stakeholders
Strong analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills
Willingness to learn new skills and accept feedback
Employment, education, and licensing verification required
Must be bondable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to three days of paid time off, plus paid holidays
Scheduled events to network with your team and interns across the company
Coffee with the CEO
Careers workshop
Necessary work-from-home equipment, including laptop, monitor, and headset
Virtual First Day Orientation
Real-world experiences and meaningful projects supporting career goals
Skills development with supportive management
Virtual networking with leaders and team members across the company
Opportunities to broaden industry knowledge