What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Intern position at Herc Rentals?
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Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2024 pro forma total revenues reaching approximately $5.1 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 612 locations and has about 9,900 employees in North America as of September 30, 2025.
Job Purpose
Opportunity to develop your Accounting skills by supporting the Herc Rentals accounting and finance teams. Participate in various projects in the accounting close and reporting cycle by assisting in the preparation of journal entries, process refinement, internal control documentation, system implementations, and other finance related initiatives.
What you will do...
- Learn about the company’s accounting cycle, including balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, internal controls, and financial analysis
- Learn about other accounting and finance functions including: General Ledger Accounting, Order to Cash, External Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, Internal Audit, Finance Business Partners, and Treasury
- Prepares internal reports by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from other systems
- Analyzes information by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information
- Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and reconciling accounts
- Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
- Understands and maintains Sarbanes Oxley internal control compliance
- Understands financial reporting requirements
- Project work as assigned
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or Finance with an Accounting focus
- Currently enrolled in at a university with a minimum GPA of 2.5/3.0 in major
- Completed a minimum of 9 credit hours in Accounting major coursework or similar.
- Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
Req #: 65439
Pay Range: 22
Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.
Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.
Keeping you healthy
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flex spending and health savings accounts
Virtual Health Visits
24 Hour Nurse Line
Healthy Pregnancy Program
Tobacco Cessation Program
Weight Loss Program
Building Your Financial Future
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Life & Work Harmony
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
Paid parental leave.
Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
Protecting You & Your Family
Company Paid Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Company Paid Disability Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Group Legal Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Salary : $22