Finance & Accounting - Intern

LightBox • Shelton, CT

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About The Position

LightBox is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Finance & Accounting team. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting accounting operations, financial reporting, and financial analysis within a dynamic technology-driven organization serving the commercial real estate industry. The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field and is eager to gain practical experience while developing technical and analytical skills in a professional environment. The internship is a minimum of 16 hours per week to be scheduled around your classes in the fall and spring semesters, with more hours available during class breaks (e.g. winter/summer).

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong academic performance with a demonstrated interest in accounting or finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Gain exposure to corporate accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Learn how financial information supports strategic business decisions.
• Develop advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Gain experience reviewing revenue contracts and understanding revenue recognition principles.
• Learn how artificial intelligence (AI) and automation tools are being leveraged to improve accounting, finance, reporting, and business processes.
• Work alongside experienced finance and accounting professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Review customer revenue contracts to support proper revenue recognition and compliance with company policies and accounting standards under the direction of the Contract Accounting team.
• Support accounts payable processes.
• Assist with audit support and documentation requests.
• Document, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation for key accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Support process improvement initiatives and automation projects.
• Conduct research and prepare ad hoc analyses as needed.

What This Job Offers

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