Intern- Accounting- Houston TX
Intern- Accounting- Houston TX
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Job Description
We are seeking a motivated detailoriented Accounting Intern with a foundational background in accounting and a strong emphasis on analytics and Excel. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in general accounting crossfunctional department support and handson data analysis. You will act as a liaison between Billing AR/AP and the Controller with potential involvement in reporting budgeting and audit preparation.
General Accounting:
- Assist with bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Support journal entry preparation and monthly financial reporting
- Participate in budgeting processes: monthly comparatives quarterly reviews
- Crosstrain in billing union payroll receivables and payables
Analytics & Reporting:
- Conduct cost analyses and generate production reports
- Assist other departments with statistical needs (e.g. safety logistics)
- Analyze and maintain rolling statistics by customer cargo type etc.
Additional Tasks:
- Support project billing and potential collections/AR assistance
- Aid in audit processes (insurance workers comp banks annual reviews)
- Contribute to ad hoc projects requiring accounting and analytical insights
Minimum Qualifications:
- Heavy handson Excel experience: pivot tables lookups formulas charts
- Ability to clean and analyze raw data independently
- Exposure to Oracle or other ERP systems (not just QuickBooks/Sage)
- Strong attention to detail data accuracy and internal controls
- Selfstarter with excellent problemsolving skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Accounting or related fields (Finance Business Analytics Economics Maritime/Logistics)
- Experience in budgeting and financial modeling
- Experience building reports or models (not just executing premade ones)
- Exposure to stevedoring or maritime environments a plus but not required
Internship Details
- The start date will be Monday June 2nd 2025
- The internship will last approximately 10 weeks ending on Friday August 15th 2025
- This is a fulltime internship (up to 30 hours a week Mon Friday)
- The format is expected to be inperson at Port or office location
Selection Process
- Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
- If selected to move forward the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 12 interviews
- Different internships will have different timelines for interviews
Compensation & Benefits
- The hourly rate range is $25.00
- Continuing to develop your skills and experience at a growing organization
NOTE:This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local law.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
If you require additional information about our comprehensive data privacy policy ( Employee Compliance ) we invite you to contact us via email at . Our dedicated team at Ports America will be pleased to address any specific inquiries or concerns you may have regarding the handling protection and security of your data. We are committed to ensuring the utmost privacy and confidentiality of your personal information and will gladly provide you with the necessary details to help you better understand our practices and protocols.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
