Accounting & Finance Intern

The Helper Bees • Austin, TX

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our winning team, honored on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Startup Employers for 2025! The Helper Bees (THB) was created to fill an obvious need in an underserved community. Inspired by love and brought to reality through passion and determination, The Helper Bees was founded to empower older adult citizens and their families in their search for quality, affordable in-home care providers. We do this by providing older adults the ability to easily review, choose, and access affordable quality in-home helpers. The Helper Bees mission is to be the best in the world at finding & fulfilling the needs of older adults. At THB, we define our company culture through our Core Values: Quickly iterate through solutions - We move at a fast pace which requires quick iterations to find a path to a repeatable solution Seek ways to create immediate impact - Be thoughtful and proactive in how you make an impact on your team. Actively look for ways to make a fast, positive impact. Bee the teammate you want to work with - We work as a team, help each other and encourage each other Ask questions, answer questions - You can't iterate through solutions if you don't ask the right questions which is why there is an expectation that questions should be asked. When you know the answer, being a good teammate means chiming in to get others up to speed. Take the time to celebrate wins - It's so easy for a team that is heads down to forget about all the great things they've accomplished. That's why we make it a priority to remind ourselves to create space to celebrate wins, big or small. Job Summary: The Accounting & Finance Intern provides hands-on support to the Finance team by assisting with day-to-day accounting operations, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and basic financial reporting tasks. This role is ideal for a student or early-career professional interested in gaining practical experience in corporate accounting and finance within a fast-paced, mission-driven organization, and who is excited to use and learn basic AI-powered tools to work more efficiently and accurately.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• The Helper Bees is committed to building a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and prioritized. We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any non-merit based or legally protected grounds. The Helper Bees provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application and interview process. To request accommodation, please let your recruiter know. As part of our standard hiring process, selected candidates may be required to undergo a background check and/or drug screen. The Helper Bees adheres to applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding these screenings, and the results will be considered in accordance with applicable regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern