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Accounting & Finance Intern (Temp-to-Hire)
Location: South Bend, IN (100% Onsite)
Pay: $20/hour
Schedule
This internship is ideal for a student entering their sophomore or junior year who is looking for a company that values mentorship, teamwork, and professional development.
Responsibilities
Throughout the Year
We're Seeking Someone Who Is
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Location: South Bend, IN (100% Onsite)
Pay: $20/hour
Schedule
- August–December: Approximately 20 hours/week
- January–April (Tax Season): Approximately 30 hours/week with occasional evening hours
- Flexible class-friendly schedule available during the fall semester
This internship is ideal for a student entering their sophomore or junior year who is looking for a company that values mentorship, teamwork, and professional development.
Responsibilities
Throughout the Year
- Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Prepare customer invoices and process weekly payments.
- Reconcile expense reports and corporate credit card transactions.
- Scan and organize financial documentation.
- Assist with mail, document processing, and general office support.
- Answer phones and greet visitors as needed.
- Learn internal accounting processes and support various administrative projects.
- Organize and process tax documentation.
- Upload, file, and distribute tax documents electronically.
- Coordinate completed tax documents with outside CPA firms.
- Assist with preparing tax forms and supporting documentation.
- Learn common tax forms, accounting terminology, and industry processes.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting coursework preferred).
- Completion of Accounting 101 or equivalent coursework.
- Understanding of debits and credits and basic accounting principles.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, formatting, highlighting) and Microsoft Outlook.
- Ability to edit and work with PDF documents.
- Quick learner who takes good notes, asks thoughtful questions, and enjoys learning new processes.
- Reliable and committed to maintaining a consistent work schedule.
- Experience with QuickBooks Online is a plus.
We're Seeking Someone Who Is
- Detail-oriented and dependable.
- Curious and eager to learn.
- A self-starter who looks for ways to help rather than waiting for assignments.
- Professional with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude and a desire to grow.
- Gain hands-on experience in accounting, finance, and tax support.
- Work closely with experienced mentors who are invested in your success.
- Flexible schedule designed around your class schedule.
- Private office workspace.
- Opportunity to grow into a full-time position after graduation for the right candidate.
- Collaborative, supportive team that values learning, initiative, and long-term development.
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Salary : $37,525 - $41,600