Accounting Summer Internship, 8-10 weeks

Crecera Brands•Grand Rapids, MI

11h

About The Position

Windquest Group is a Michigan-based, privately held enterprise and private investment management firm with diversified operations in performance technology, sustainability solutions, consumer goods, manufacturing, craft alcohol, and nonprofit solutions. They invest in people who care and aim to make the world a better place. At Windquest Group, they strive to think big, have fun, and hire and develop the best talent, priding themselves on being a motivated, work-hard-play-hard, close-knit team. They also believe in providing employees with a healthy work-life balance and a full range of benefits, including for interns. The Accounting Intern will provide short-term support to the Accounting Team during an 8-10 week period ending August 14, 2026. This hourly, non-exempt internship reports to the Senior Accountant and is designed to assist with defined, repeatable accounting tasks that can be learned quickly and executed with accuracy. The focus of this role is to support day-to-day operations and reduce workload during a temporary coverage period, making it best suited for candidates seeking short-term experience and exposure to accounting operations in a professional environment.

Requirements

Experience or interest in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred and/or current college student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to follow established processes and instructions
Basic proficiency in Excel and general computer applications
Strong organizational skills and reliability

Responsibilities

Assist with Accounts Payable by entering and processing vendor bills, preparing payments, and posting customer invoices
Oversee the Accounting email inbox, ensuring timely review and response to inquiries from vendors, customers, and internal employees
Prepare items for weekly check-runs
Support the preparation of monthly credit card expense reports by reviewing transactions, recording expenses, and uploading supporting documentation
Assist with Accounts Receivable by generating and posting customer invoices
Perform basic data entry and maintain organized financial records
Assist with account reconciliations using established templates and processes
Support documentation and organization of accounting files and reports
Assist with collection and tracking of W-9 forms and vendor information
Help prepare standard reports using pre-built formats
Perform routine administrative tasks such as filing, copying, and sorting documents
Assist with clearly defined, repeatable tasks to support the team’s daily workflow