Accounting Intern

Techpro Power Group Inc•Crofton, MD

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Intern provides entry-level accounting and administrative support to the Accounting and Finance teams. This position is designed to provide practical experience in accounting processes, financial documentation, data entry, reconciliations, reporting support, invoice and payment workflows, and general business operations. The Accounting Intern may support multiple accounting functions depending on business need, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, project accounting, general accounting, financial reporting, audit support, document management, and other related areas. Work is performed under the direction of Accounting or Finance leadership and is intended to support both learning and departmental efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current enrollment in, recent completion of, or demonstrated interest in an Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related program preferred.
Basic understanding of accounting, finance, business, or administrative processes preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to enter, review, and organize data accurately.
Strong attention to detail, organization, follow-up, and time management.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial or business information appropriately.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, ask questions, and escalate issues when needed.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate professionally with internal teams, customers, vendors, and other business contacts by phone, email, video, or other business systems.
Ability to use sound judgment, maintain professionalism, and escalate customer, billing, payment, or account concerns appropriately.
Ability to work independently while remaining responsive to supervisor direction and team needs.
Ability to work effectively in a remote, hybrid, or office-based environment depending on business needs.
Must meet all company, client, and regulatory screening requirements applicable to assigned work, including a valid driver’s license, acceptable MVR, background check, drug screening, or other required clearances, and be able to operate a company or personal vehicle for business purposes.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, business administration, data entry, accounts receivable, collections, customer account support, or related areas.
Experience using Excel for basic formulas, formatting, sorting, filtering, data review, and spreadsheet updates.
Prior office, administrative, customer service, billing, collections, or internship experience.
Familiarity with accounting software, ERP systems, collections tools, payroll systems, or document management systems.
Professional communication skills, positive attitude, problem-solving ability, and interest in thinking creatively to support process improvement and account resolution.
Interest in pursuing a career in accounting, finance, project accounting, business operations, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Assist with data entry, account coding, transaction review, and other accounting support tasks.
Support invoice, payment, vendor, customer, or project-related accounting workflows as assigned.
Assist with organizing, reviewing, and maintaining accounting records, reports, and supporting documentation.
Help prepare, update, or review spreadsheets, trackers, reconciliations, and other accounting-related files.
Support routine accounting processes while following established procedures and supervisor direction.
Assist with accounts payable or accounts receivable tasks, which may include invoice review, payment support, customer billing support, vendor documentation, collections support, customer account follow-up, or payment tracking.
Support inbound and outbound phone calls, emails, cases, or other communications related to accounts receivable, collections, invoice questions, payment status, and customer account activity.
Use assigned accounting, collections, or customer account tools to help prioritize follow-up, document account activity, and support resolution of outstanding balances.
Track and document customer disputes, promises to pay, invoice concerns, payment questions, missing documentation, and related account issues.
Support project accounting tasks, including job cost review, project documentation, WIP support, billing support, or reporting assistance as assigned.
Identify and escalate billing, service, collections, accounts receivable, or project accounting issues to Accounting, Accounts Receivable, management, or other appropriate internal teams.
Assist with maintaining organized and accurate records for accounting, audit, customer, vendor, or project needs.
Assist with preparing and updating accounting reports, schedules, summaries, and supporting documentation.
Help reconcile basic account activity, invoice details, vendor/customer information, or other assigned data.
Review information for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before submission or escalation.
Maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, customer, vendor, and company information.
Support audit requests, documentation gathering, and internal review processes as needed.
Assist Accounting and Finance team members with administrative tasks, special projects, and process improvement efforts.
Communicate with internal team members to request information, clarify documentation, or follow up on assigned tasks.
Maintain organized electronic files, trackers, and documentation in accordance with company procedures.
Participate in training, meetings, and check-ins as needed to support learning and successful completion of assigned work.
Follow company policies, accounting procedures, internal controls, and data security expectations.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support business needs.
Continuously seek opportunities for professional development, process improvement, and contribute to team-wide learning and growth.