Accounting Intern

Job Description:

This Is How We Fly

At JSX, we’re not just a lifestyle carrier – we’re a lifestyle employer. Here, entrepreneurship meets determination, and excellence is our standard. We believe that the journey is just as important as the destination, and every day, we strive to create a Joyful, Simple eXperience for our Customers. Join us, and find your runway to growth, innovation, and success.

About the Role

The Accounting Intern will support JSX's Accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, performing reconciliations, and contributing to the processes that keep our financial operations running smoothly.

You'll gain practical exposure to corporate accounting in the aviation industry, including month-end close activities, journal entries, financial analysis, internal controls, and audit preparation. From organizing financial data and preparing accounting schedules to supporting process improvement initiatives, you'll develop an understanding of how accounting supports business operations and financial decision-making.

You'll also collaborate with accounting professionals and business leaders on projects that strengthen financial reporting, improve efficiency, and support the continued growth of JSX.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for an undergraduate student interested in accounting to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world environment while building technical skills, professional relationships, and a foundation for a future career in corporate accounting.

Internship Dates: May 18 - August 7, 2027

A Day in the Life

In this role, you'll:

• Assist with account reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and month-end close activities to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Gather, organize, and validate financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform accounting analyses and assist with variance reporting for key accounts and business functions.
• Prepare and maintain accounting schedules, reports, and supporting documentation for management and internal stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audit requests by compiling documentation, researching transactions, and assisting with financial analysis.
• Help document accounting processes, internal controls, and compliance-related procedures.
• Collaborate with Accounting and other business teams to research discrepancies and resolve financial reporting questions.
• Participate in special accounting initiatives and process improvement projects designed to strengthen accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Assist with organizing financial records and maintaining documentation in accordance with established accounting procedures.
• Support ad hoc accounting analyses, research assignments, and cross-functional projects as business needs arise.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Experience Accounting in Action: See how accounting principles translate into real-world financial reporting and business operations at a growing airline.
• Build Practical Skills: Gain hands-on exposure to account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, financial analysis, and audit support.
• Work on Meaningful Projects: Contribute to initiatives that improve reporting accuracy, strengthen financial processes, and support business decisions.
• Learn From Accounting Professionals: Collaborate with experienced team members and gain insight into different areas of corporate accounting.
• Explore the Business of Aviation: Discover how accounting supports the financial health, operational performance, and growth of an airline.
• Develop Your Professional Foundation: Strengthen your analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience.

What Makes a Successful Accounting Intern?

We're looking for someone who is:

• Detail-Oriented: You take pride in producing accurate work and understand the importance of precision in financial records and reporting.
• Analytical: You enjoy working with numbers, identifying discrepancies, and understanding the details behind financial information.
• Organized: You can manage assignments, maintain clear documentation, and meet deadlines while balancing multiple priorities.
• Curious: You ask thoughtful questions, enjoy learning new concepts, and want to understand how accounting supports business operations.
• Accountable: You take ownership of your work, follow established procedures, and recognize the importance of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Collaborative: You work well with others and enjoy learning from professionals across different teams and business functions.
• Communicative: You can clearly explain your findings, ask questions, and share information in a professional manner.
• Adaptable: You're comfortable learning new systems, taking on unfamiliar assignments, and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Entrepreneurial: You bring fresh perspectives, take initiative, and look for opportunities to improve processes and help JSX succeed.

Required Experience

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and the aviation industry.
• Ability to work accurately with financial information and maintain organized records.
• Willingness to learn new accounting processes, systems, and analytical techniques.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Accounting and cross-functional business teams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Previous internship, part-time employment, or other professional experience.
• Participation in extracurricular activities, campus organizations, or student leadership programs.
• Academic coursework or project experience involving financial accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, or data analysis.
• Exposure to accounting software or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools or reporting applications.
• Exposure to AI productivity tools such as Claude or Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience preparing reports, analyzing financial data, or maintaining accounting documentation.

Benefits & Perks

• Travel Benefits: Enjoy free non-revenue standby travel on JSX, plus deeply discounted standby travel on other major domestic and international airlines for you and your qualifying immediate family.
• 401(k) Match: 50% of your first 8%.

Benefit eligibility for internship positions may vary based on employment classification and applicable plan terms.

Additional Information

This internship runs from May 18 through August 7, 2027.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate, including emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, technical developments, or evolving business needs.

JSX seeks to provide equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and to ensure all personnel activities—including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination—remain free of illegal discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ready to soar with us? Join JSX, where every day is a chance to be part of something eXtraordinary!

Compensation Range:

$16.8 - $19.8

JSX is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.