Accounting & Finance Internship

Homes By West Bay LLC • Riverview, FL

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About The Position

The 2027 Summer Accounting & Finance Intern supports the finance team with day-to-day accounting, reporting, and analysis that help keep a residential homebuilding operation on budget and on schedule. The intern gains exposure to job-cost accounting, community-level budgeting, land and lot accounting, and month-end close, learning how financial decisions drive the business.

The internship includes a capstone project, with findings and recommendations presented to division leadership at the end of the internship. Homes by WestBay, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with expected graduation within one to two years.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and basic formulas.
• Strong attention to detail and organization, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Prior internship or coursework in cost accounting, real estate finance, or financial modeling.
• Interest in pursuing a CPA or a career in corporate finance within real estate or construction.
• Familiarity with ERP or homebuilder accounting systems such as JD Edwards, Sage, Hyphen, BuildPro, or NEWSTAR.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accrual preparation.
• Support job-cost accounting by reviewing house-level and community-level costs, variance purchase orders (VPOs), and budget-to-actual reports.
• Help process and review vendor invoices, lien waivers, and trade partner payments in coordination with Accounts Payable.
• Assist in preparing closing packages, including verifying settlement statements and recording home sale revenue and cost of sales.
• Support the preparation of community pro formas, land budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for division leadership, such as margin analysis, cycle-time cost impacts, and overhead tracking.
• Assist with audit requests, internal controls testing, and documentation of accounting processes.
• Complete a capstone project and present findings and recommendations to division leadership at the end of the internship.

What This Job Offers

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