Accounting Intern

The Lewer Companies•Overland Park, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports portal payments and refunds for LewerMark students. The intern will reconcile daily transactions, prepare refund packets, and maintain supporting documentation. They will collaborate with the Enrollments team to resolve disputes, investigate missing information, and ensure accurate payment link application. The intern will also work within the administration system (HTH) to reconcile credit card fees, contributing to the integrity of financial records and a positive stakeholder experience.

Requirements

Hold a degree or are a rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field from an accredited university.
Strong academic foundation and a genuine interest in applying classroom knowledge to real-world financial operations.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Professionalism, curiosity, and a commitment to learning.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Comfortable navigating Adobe tools.
Eager to contribute meaningfully while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Reconcile daily transactions to ensure accuracy between cash deposits, school summary reporting, and administration records.
Prepare refund packets and maintain documentation that supports timely and compliant financial processing.
Partner closely with the Enrollments team to research and resolve disputes, investigate missing student information, address refund variances, and ensure payment links are accurately applied.
Work within the administration system (HTH) to upload and reconcile credit card fees.
Streamline daily Stripe reporting by reconciling payment activity within HTH and Power BI reporting at the student and school level.
Identify discrepancies, improve reporting accuracy, and support efficient financial operations by ensuring student- and school-level transactions are reconciled and reported timely.
Collaborate with Accounting and Enrollments teams to ensure accurate and timely premium application, cash reconciliation, and financial reporting.
Proactively research and resolve missing information, payment variances, and enrollment discrepancies.
Reconcile Stripe payments, process refunds, and maintain accurate financial records across multiple systems.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance data accuracy, and strengthen reconciliation workflows.
Immerse yourself in core accounting functions through hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real-world financial operations.
Continuously expand technical and professional skills while contributing fresh ideas, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.