Accounting Intern

Spectrum Accounting, LLC • Springfield, MO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Accounting is seeking a part-time Accounting Intern to join our team in Springfield, Missouri. This is a developmental position designed for a student who wants to build a career in accounting and learn how a relationship-focused accounting firm serves small-business clients. The role will begin with a meaningful amount of administrative, client-support, and firm-support work. As you learn our systems, demonstrate reliability, and develop your accounting skills, you will have the opportunity to take on recurring accounting responsibilities and gain exposure to tax work. Our goal is not simply to hire short-term help. We hope to develop interns who can grow into future Accounting Specialists, Staff Accountants, and other positions within Spectrum.

Requirements

• Student pursuing accounting, finance, business, or a related field
• Interest in accounting and working with small-business owners
• Organized and dependable with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable communicating professionally with clients and teammates
• Willing to learn new technology and move between different software platforms
• Curious, willing to ask questions, and able to take increasing ownership as skills develop

Nice To Haves

• Prior accounting coursework or familiarity with QuickBooks or Microsoft 365 is helpful, but not required

Responsibilities

• Support client onboarding, document collection, scanning, organization, and other administrative workflows
• Assist with client communications, scheduling, information requests, and follow-up
• Help maintain accurate client records and information within firm systems
• Support the Accounting team with recurring projects and seasonal workload
• Learn and use the technology, workflows, and security practices used throughout the firm
• Processing and organizing client financial information
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Sales tax and payroll-related accounting support
• Month-end accounting and financial statement preparation
• Exposure to individual tax preparation and other tax projects
• Communicate with clients to request documents and routine information
• Observe and participate in client meetings as appropriate
• Work directly with Accounting Specialists, Staff Accountants, Seniors, Managers, and firm leadership
• Learn when to handle a question independently and when to ask for help
• Build professional communication and client-service skills from the beginning of your career

Benefits

• Spectrum Accounting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed