Bookkeeper Intern

Summary/Objective

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Bookkeeping Intern supports the firm’s monthly client accounting work, including bank and credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and the preparation of balance sheets and income statements for a growing CPA firm specializing in financial planning to national clientele. This internship offers hands-on experience with real client engagements, along with mentorship and review from experienced accounting staff.

Responsibilities and Duties

1.    Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly and prepare them for review

2.    Record transactions and month-end journal entries, including entries to reconcile balance sheet accounts to supporting documents

3.    Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements, and review the general ledger for accuracy and completeness

4.    Record after-the-fact payroll journal entries from payroll summaries

5.    Assist with year-end preparation of Forms 1099 and 1096

6.    Organize and maintain client supporting documents in the firm’s document management system

7.    Communicate with clients, under supervision to request missing information or documents

8.    Support multiple client engagements and help meet monthly reporting deadlines for clients and planning teams

What You’ll Learn

1.    The full monthly close cycle for small business clients

2.    Practical use of cloud accounting software [e.g., QuickBooks Online, Xero, Double]

3.    How bookkeeping supports tax preparation and financial planning in a CPA firm

4.    Professional client communication and confidentiality standards

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.