Summer 2026 Outsourced Accounting Internship
Summer 2026 Outsourced Accounting Internship
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Job Description
Overview
Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey and develop a robust foundation in the growing area of outsourced accounting Join BerryDunn as an Outsourced Accounting Intern and gain hands-on experience with managing a variety of client assignments & projects performing duties such as preparing and compilation financial statement engagements full scope general ledger processing including: payables/receivables processing bank reconciliations recording bank and credit card activity vendor inquiries processing deposits and recording journal entries. Your work will include month end/quarter end closing procedures on multiple clients. You will work closely with experienced staff seniors managers and principals in charge of engagements. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work with clients across diverse industries such as Health Care Not-for-Profit Real Estate Renewable Energy & Natural Resources and Technology & Manufacturing and others. Your primary office location will be in Portland ME; Bangor ME; Manchester NH; New Haven CT; or Waltham MA. However you have the option to work on a hybrid schedule that includes both remote and in-office days.
We have openings for:
- Spring 2026 running from January 6 2026 through April 17 2026.
- Summer 2026 running from June 2 2026 through August 7 2026.
In order to be considered you must include your unofficial academic transcription with your application.
You Will
Our comprehensive training program includes extensive training in both technical and soft skills as well as an introduction to the firms systems operations and relationship-building strategies.
- Perform attestation work including compilation and preparing financial statement engagements
- Perform month end/quarter end closes for multiple client engagements including maintenance of prepaids accruals depreciation and other GAAP accounting adjustments.
- Assist our professional team in preparing GAAP work papers trial balances.
- Apply basic GAAP accounting and work through more complex GAAP accounting with assistance from team members.
- Process payables for multiple clients and produce payable reports/checks with approval
- Process/maintain receivables for multiple clients and make deposits
- Record bank and credit card transactional activity in QuickBooks.
- Perform bank reconciliations and maintain/monitor cash balances.
- Know and understand the reason for the firms policies and procedures
- Establish effective work schedules
- Work as an effective team member to complete project components and assignment tasks
- Actively pursue self-development opportunities in line with the competency model
- Build strong team relationship skills
- Act as an Ambassador to the Universities
You Have
What We Expect from You:
- Flexibility: Adapt to various tasks and challenges with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to Learn: Seek advice and demonstrate an eagerness to learn and grow.
- Ambition: Show a strong desire to develop your skills and contribute to the team.
- Commitment: Must be available a minimum of 24 hours/week
Additional Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a BA/BS degree in Accounting preferred
- Team player with a positive approach
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple on-going assignments
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word Excel Powerpoint etc.)
Compensation Details
The hourly rate for this role is $30 per hour. This rate range represents BerryDunns good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience education or other qualifications more than the minimum requirements for this posting that applicant is encouraged to apply and a final rate may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The hourly rate for the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to years of experience depth of experience seniority merit education training amount of travel and other relevant business considerations.
BerryDunn Benefits & Culture
Our people are what make BerryDunn special and in return we strive to support our employees and help them thrive. Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond whats expected to support their physical mental career social and financial well-being. Visit our website for a complete list of benefits and a look into our culture:Experience BerryDunn.
We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions. Please contactto request an accommodation.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
About BerryDunn
BerryDunn is the brand name under which Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC and BDMP Assurance LLP independently owned entities provide services. Since 1974 BerryDunn has helped businesses nonprofits and government agencies throughout the US and its territories solve their greatest challenges. The firms tax advisory and consulting services are provided by Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC and its attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance LLP a licensed CPA firm.
BerryDunn is a client-centered people-first professional services firm with a mission to empower the meaningful growth of our people clients and communities. Led by CEO Sarah Belliveau the firm has been recognized for its efforts in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture and for its focus on learning development and well-being. Learn more at.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
