Corporate Accounting and Reporting Intern

The Standard • Portland, OR

2d • Remote

About The Position

The internship position within the Corporate Accounting and Reporting team at The Standard involves a wide range of duties and activities. The goal of an internship in accounting is to apply knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-world business situations while developing the technical, analytical, and professional skills necessary for a successful career in finance or accounting. During the internship, the intern will be supported by a manager who will provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities. Interns will have opportunities to collaborate with professionals across the organization, present findings and recommendations, and build practical experience in a corporate accounting environment. The work will be conducted in a primarily virtual environment, with opportunities for collaboration, networking, professional development, and engagement with leaders throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student throughout the internship; rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with completion of introductory accounting coursework and a foundational understanding of accounting concepts and financial statements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to interpret data and support business decision-making through coursework, work experience, or extracurricular activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (including formulas, PivotTables, formatting, and data analysis), with experience using Teams and Outlook; familiarity with AI tools is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in both independent and primarily virtual team environments
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entry preparation and posting
• Prepare and analyze entity-level and consolidated financial statements, reporting, and key financial data
• Perform account reconciliations, account certifications, and variance analysis to support accurate financial reporting
• Research accounting policies and technical accounting matters to support business and reporting needs
• Participate in process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled initiatives to enhance efficiency and business processes
• Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and other accounting and reporting responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Up to three days of paid time off, plus paid holidays
• Scheduled events to network with your team and interns across the company. E.g.: Coffee with the CEO, careers workshop, etc.
• Interns are provided with all necessary equipment (i.e., laptop, monitor) needed to work from home and will attend the company’s virtual First Day Orientation to gain a deeper understanding of the company.
• Real-world experiences and meaningful projects that support your career goals provided by a supportive and responsive management team eager to help with skills development
• Opportunities to build relationships and broaden industry knowledge through virtual networking with leaders and team members across the company
• Three days of paid time off and paid company holidays during your internship period
• A virtual first day orientation and the equipment necessary (e.g., laptop, monitors, headset) for a successful internship experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern