What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting & Finance Internship - Summer 2026 position at Tighe & Bond?
We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As an Accounting & Finance Intern, you will join our teamin the Westfield, MA office, where you’ll play a key role in supporting and delivering projects across a variety of responsibilities. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen and support the firm. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.
Our Accounting & Finance Team
Our team works collaboratively to manage essential business functions that drive our company's success. From financial reporting and analysis to budgeting and payroll, they provide expert financial guidance and deliver exceptional service to both our clients and employees, ensuring smooth and efficient operations across all areas of responsibility.
Responsibilities, Requirements, And Total Rewards
What You’ll Be Doing
We offer our interns and co-ops a supportive environment designed to foster your professional growth and well-being with such as:
Ways to Grow Your Career
We provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.
Our Culture and Values
We prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program.
We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.
More About Tighe & Bond
For more than a century, Tighe & Bond has been a trusted, award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm serving the Northeast. We bring clients’ visions to life through integrated engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and environmental consulting services. In 2025, we were honored with the Massachusetts ACEC Award for Workplace Belonging & Engagement, reflecting our commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture where our people thrive. Our work is consistently recognized by organizations including ACEC, BSLA, and various regional business and environmental associations. These recognitions highlight the technical strength of our people and the innovative, sustainable solutions we deliver for public and private clients, along with the meaningful impact we make in the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.
Pay Range
USD $19.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr.
Our Accounting & Finance Team
Our team works collaboratively to manage essential business functions that drive our company's success. From financial reporting and analysis to budgeting and payroll, they provide expert financial guidance and deliver exceptional service to both our clients and employees, ensuring smooth and efficient operations across all areas of responsibility.
Responsibilities, Requirements, And Total Rewards
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assist with preparing draft and final invoice packages and generating receivable reports
- Help correspond with clients and reconciling variances
- Support special project analyses and assisting with year-end auditor requirements
- Learn how to write off uncollectible receivables, labor, and/or expenses
- Respond to requests for project information and additional services related to billing
- Currently enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s program pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration/Management, or another related field
- Previous coursework, projects or experience in finance, accounting, statistics, and/or economics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft Access
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Currently enrolled in a Master’s program pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration/Management, or another related field
- Previous internship, co-op, or related work experience in finance, accounting, and/or business
- Knowledge of A/E software or other accounting platforms
We offer our interns and co-ops a supportive environment designed to foster your professional growth and well-being with such as:
- Industry competitive compensation that is based on the number of years of completed college-level education, as reflected in the pay range below
- Structured Learning Opportunities and Professional Development
- Mentorship and Networking Opportunities
- Access to Wellness Programs and Resources
- Office Socials and Company Wide Events
Ways to Grow Your Career
We provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.
Our Culture and Values
We prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program.
We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.
More About Tighe & Bond
For more than a century, Tighe & Bond has been a trusted, award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm serving the Northeast. We bring clients’ visions to life through integrated engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and environmental consulting services. In 2025, we were honored with the Massachusetts ACEC Award for Workplace Belonging & Engagement, reflecting our commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture where our people thrive. Our work is consistently recognized by organizations including ACEC, BSLA, and various regional business and environmental associations. These recognitions highlight the technical strength of our people and the innovative, sustainable solutions we deliver for public and private clients, along with the meaningful impact we make in the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.
Pay Range
USD $19.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr.
Salary : $19 - $23