Summer 2026 Accounting Internship

Summer 2026 Accounting Internship • Syracuse, NY

18h • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

As an Accounting Intern, you will support the accounting and finance team by performing daily clerical tasks, assisting with financial record-keeping, and gaining hands on experience with accounting procedures.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Accounting.
• Proficiency of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fundamental understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced corporate environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Successfully clear drug screen and background check to meet industry and security licensing requirements

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial or Tax teams various tasks.
• Provide support to the financial team for month end and year end closing activities.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits and financial reporting.
• Organize and file financial documents (digital and physical).
• Update accounting database and reconciliations with current information.
• Perform account reconciliations and identify and report discrepancies.
• Support the Tax team in gathering and organizing financial data for compliance and audit purposes.
• Perform tax research on regulatory updates and summarize findings for management.
• Help prepare supporting schedules and documentation for tax filings and financial audits.
• Maintain accurate and confidential tax records.
• Assist with sales tax, property tax, and payroll tax compliance as needed.
• Participate in special projects related to tax planning or process improvement.

Benefits

• Rapid Response offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and dynamic and professional work environments.
• We also offer continued growth through our internal advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees