The Heritage Group - Corporate Accounting Intern

The Heritage Group • Indianapolis, IN

2d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Heritage Group is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated intern to support our Accounting Team. This is a great development opportunity for someone interested in exploring a career path within accounting, finance, and business operations. As a member of the Finance Team, this person will work closely with accounting professionals and business partners while supporting a variety of accounting and financial processes. The Accounting Intern will gain hands-on experience through system enhancements and integrations, reporting activities, AI/automation projects, technical accounting research, and day-to-day accounting responsibilities that contribute to the success of the organization.

Requirements

• Required High School or Equivalent
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and mindful of deadlines.
• Highly motivated, resourceful, and willing to take on additional responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are necessary to communicate effectively with management and business units.
• Excel and Financial Software Skills (formulas, spreadsheets, data organization).
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and work collaboratively in a professional environment.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree Open to Rising Juniors and Seniors pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution with a preference for a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field.
• Familiarity with accounting systems or ERP software is preferred.
• Familiarity with AI tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Help maintain documentation and prepare audit support materials.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders.
• Leverage automation and AI tools to create efficiencies within the accounting process.
• Assist in documenting operational accounting processes and controls.
• Assist in building reporting functionality across Corporate Finance.
• Collaborate across multiple teams (i.e., Treasury, FP&A, Tax) to provide recommendations on process improvements.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Benefits

• paid experiences
• network with other students and professionals
• gain useful skills
• receive mentoring
• make their own contributions to the organization
• weekly hosted events focused on professional development, team building, and community service
• $18/hour (Freshman) - $21/hour (Senior)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED