Intern: Accounting

EquipmentShare • Columbia, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

EquipmentShare is searching for a senior level and/or graduate student intern to join the Accounting Team at our Home Office in Columbia, Missouri for the Summer of 2027. Primary Responsibilities Shadow and learn from members of our Accounting & Financial Reporting team. Assist with accounting research, preparation of journal entries, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records. Use formulas, pivot tables and macros to manage and report data accordingly. Assist with reconciling accounts and other month end closing responsibilities. Assist with the preparation of financial reports, financial trend analysis, and peer company comparisons. Document process flows of information for key business processes, identifying the systems, risks, key reports used, and relevant internal controls from initiation to recording of transactions. Learn how to work as part of the accounting team to compile and analyze data, streamline processes, track information, and support the company’s business as it grows. Take on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations.

Requirements

• Must be actively working towards a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting
• Possess a basic understanding of GAAP and financial principles and terms, having satisfactorily Completed a variety of accounting related courses
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable using Excel or similar spreadsheet tools
• Highly organized, pay attention to details, and able to multitask
• Have a strong desire to take on new challenges with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Shadow and learn from members of our Accounting & Financial Reporting team.
• Assist with accounting research, preparation of journal entries, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
• Use formulas, pivot tables and macros to manage and report data accordingly.
• Assist with reconciling accounts and other month end closing responsibilities.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports, financial trend analysis, and peer company comparisons.
• Document process flows of information for key business processes, identifying the systems, risks, key reports used, and relevant internal controls from initiation to recording of transactions.
• Learn how to work as part of the accounting team to compile and analyze data, streamline processes, track information, and support the company’s business as it grows.
• Take on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible work arrangement
• Company paid holidays
• Fitness Center on-site plus seasonal and year round wellness challenges
• Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, tailgates, and more)
• Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow local communities
• Opportunities for career and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern