Accounting Intern

Duncan-Parnell is one of the Southeast’s leading distributors of technology products and services for the construction, engineering, survey, manufacturing, and design industries. With a rich history of over 75 years, Duncan-Parnell applies keen attention to its customers' needs, applications, and challenges to offer product and service solutions that add automation, efficiency, and productivity to our clients’ operations to make their projects more successful.

Duncan-Parnell succeeds through dependability, a customer-first mindset, and a close collaboration with those customers to solve tough operational challenges through the implementation of technology. With the combination of our people, their commitment and dependability, and by offering great products from such trusted brands as Trimble, Microdrones, and HP among others, Duncan-Parnell continues to grow and become the top choice for the industries we serve.

Duncan-Parnell is seeking qualified candidates for a spring 2026 accounting internship. This is an opportunity for someone with an interest in learning more about the financial processes of a mid-market distribution business.

The Accounting Intern will support the finance and accounting team by assisting with daily operations, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and data entry. This role provides practical experience in a corporate accounting environment and exposure to key accounting principles and systems, preparing the intern for a future career in finance or accounting.

This is a paid position. Applicants must be available to work 15-20 hours a week at our Charlotte Headquarters during the spring semester. Start can be earlier if desired by candidate.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Maintain fixed asset listings
• Oversee retention of sales tax exemption certificates
• Enter accounts payable invoices, including processing purchase orders, requisitions, and expenditures
• Ensure proper documentation is being retained for the yearly audit
• Perform routine reviews and cleaning of Accounts Payable reports
• Complete month-end entries as required
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts
• Execute bank reconciliation procedures
• Support additional projects as assigned by the Controller
  
  

Competencies (skills needed)

• Collaborative, team oriented
• Self-starter with an aptitude for learning
• Strong desire to exceed expectations
• Ability to multi-task and attend to details
• Effective communicator
  
  

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
  
  

Other

• Must support and abide by Duncan-Parnell’s values, mission, policies, and practices.
• Must be able to perform critical physical tasks supporting this position's core functions, including sitting, standing, and walking.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities