What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Intern - Summer 2026 position at Orange Barrel Media?
Accounting Intern- Summer 2026
Location: Columbus, OH
Required – working towards a 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance
Company Overview
Since our founding in 2004, OBM has pioneered a community-oriented model of outdoor media development and is now nationally recognized by cities and real estate owners alike seeking to implement best-in-class programs that add to the character of urban places. OBM has pioneered zoning changes allowing spectacular signage in fifteen markets (and growing), including Los Angeles, Boston, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Denver and other high barrier-to-entry markets. OBM is a leader in smart city infrastructure, launching the IKE interactive kiosk platform in concert with cities across the United States. In the advertising community, OBM is widely recognized as the owner of the highest impact and most memorable advertising locations in the cities where it operates, and OBM displays are consistently selected as the centerpiece of clients’ outdoor advertising campaigns. Our lasered focus has allowed us to create value for three main constituencies – cities, real estate owners, and advertisers, where we are setting a new paradigm in what we call Landmark Advertising. Learn more at www.ikesmartcity.com and www.orangebarrelmedia.com.
Position Overview
Orange Barrel Media is looking for an energetic and versatile Accounting Intern with great communication skills, attention to detail, and an enthusiastic attitude towards their work and role in the company. This is a part-time position that will require 20-30 hours in person weekly. Hours and duties can be adjusted depending on school schedule and availability.
What You’ll Do
Location: Columbus, OH
Required – working towards a 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance
Company Overview
Since our founding in 2004, OBM has pioneered a community-oriented model of outdoor media development and is now nationally recognized by cities and real estate owners alike seeking to implement best-in-class programs that add to the character of urban places. OBM has pioneered zoning changes allowing spectacular signage in fifteen markets (and growing), including Los Angeles, Boston, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Denver and other high barrier-to-entry markets. OBM is a leader in smart city infrastructure, launching the IKE interactive kiosk platform in concert with cities across the United States. In the advertising community, OBM is widely recognized as the owner of the highest impact and most memorable advertising locations in the cities where it operates, and OBM displays are consistently selected as the centerpiece of clients’ outdoor advertising campaigns. Our lasered focus has allowed us to create value for three main constituencies – cities, real estate owners, and advertisers, where we are setting a new paradigm in what we call Landmark Advertising. Learn more at www.ikesmartcity.com and www.orangebarrelmedia.com.
Position Overview
Orange Barrel Media is looking for an energetic and versatile Accounting Intern with great communication skills, attention to detail, and an enthusiastic attitude towards their work and role in the company. This is a part-time position that will require 20-30 hours in person weekly. Hours and duties can be adjusted depending on school schedule and availability.
What You’ll Do
- Create and send invoices, including proof of performance reports, and statements for all entities
- Deposit cash daily and reconcile balance to bank
- Facilitate timely payment from customers and coordinate the collection of aged receivables
- Work directly with the sales department to coordinate accounts receivable statuses and collection updates
- Management of Customer communications and records
- Respond to internal and external emails timely and notify management when issues arise
- Maintain delinquent accounts receivable listings to sales
- Provide internal ad hoc reporting and audit requests as needed
- Assist with the management and recording of fixed assets invoicing and allocation to projects
- Complete Data imports into ERP system from sales system
- Support accounts payable with invoice processing and credit card management
- Help accounting staff with preparation of subsidiary financial statements
- Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office with excellent ability in Excel
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Attention to detail, accuracy and documentation of work
- Self-motivated with a preference for working in a team environment