Summer 2027 Financial & Accounting Outsourcing Intern Atlanta

Cherry Bekaert • Atlanta, GA

78d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert, a leading accounting and consulting firm, is seeking a Financial & Accounting Outsourcing Intern for Summer 2027 in Atlanta. This internship offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing team, conduct research and analysis, and gain experience with various client projects and electronic tools. Interns will assist with client assessments, create process flowcharts, develop accounting policies and procedures, and support tasks such as accounts receivable, payable, and bank reconciliations. The role also involves working with regulatory compliance, Excel modeling, and pivot tables.

Requirements

• Junior pursuing a Bachelor’s or master's degree in accounting or finance
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• You represent yourself with confidence and professionalism
• You are a strong leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starters with strong organization and teamwork capabilities
• Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a CPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as a member of the team by proactively looking for opportunities to assist team members and by supporting the overall goals of the team
• Conduct research and perform qualitative analysis on findings to present to the team and/or client
• Conduct quantitative analysis using a variety of tools including MS Excel, etc
• Work with team members and clients at all levels, support client project teams, and manage expectations of clients and management
• Get trained on a variety of electronic tools
• Assist with client assessment of best practices in cloud computing, technology, accounting systems, and department workflow
• Create accounting work flow and process flowcharts and maps for Current Workflow and the New Processes Recommended
• Create accounting policies & procedures documentation for clients' businesses
• Help with documentation of Client Assessments with before and after recommendations presentations
• Help with accounts receivable, payable and bank statement reconciliation and process documentations, assess need for BILL implementation
• Balance sheet reconciliation, write up processes for how this is currently done, and how can be done better
• Work with regulatory compliance, excel modeling and pivot tables

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern