Accounting and Finance Intern

The Helper Bees

Accounting & Finance Intern providing hands-on support to the Finance team by assisting with day-to-day operations. Engaging with AI-powered tools to improve accuracy and efficiency in finance practices.

Posted 5/19/2026internshipAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $22 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with entering and coding vendor invoices into the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and proper authorization across multiple entities.
Support the preparation and reconciliation of accounts payable transactions and vendor statements.
Help maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and supporting documentation.
Assist with basic balance sheet reconciliations and other routine month-end close activities under the direction of senior accounting staff.
Monitor incoming invoices, including those received through the Accounting email account, and route them for appropriate review and approval.
Help compile data for internal financial reports and schedules.
Assist with organizing documentation for audits or reviews as needed.
Support the team in maintaining consistent internal controls and adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
Collaborate with team members in Finance and other departments to resolve invoice, payment, or coding questions.
Respond to basic internal and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner, escalating issues as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Completed introductory coursework in financial accounting and/or managerial accounting.
Experience with basic accounting or bookkeeping tasks through prior internships, campus roles, or projects is a plus.
Familiarity with accounting software and/or ERP systems is preferred but not required.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and basic analysis.
Foundational understanding of accounting principles, such as debits/credits and accruals.
Proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel and comfort working with numbers and large data sets.
Comfort using basic AI-powered tools, for example to draft emails, summarize documents, or organize spreadsheet structures, as part of daily work.
Curiosity and a growth mindset about learning new tools, especially AI and automation, to continuously improve accuracy and efficiency.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to ask questions and seek clarification when needed.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive financial and company information.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a remote team.
Must be 18 years of age or older.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial accountingmanagerial accountingdata entrybasic analysisaccounting principlesdebitscreditsaccrualsbookkeepingbalance sheet reconciliation

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillstime managementclear communicationcuriositygrowth mindsetconfidentialitycollaborationproblem-solvingadaptability