Accounting Intern Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Accounting Intern includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Assist with month-end financial reports
  • Post journal entries
  • Help with accounts receivable, payable, and bank statement reconciliation
  • Assist with audits
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts
  • Collaborate with the finance team on yearly forecasting efforts
  • Manage monthly tracking of physical inventory
  • Support the payment processing team
  • Perform credit checks
  • Assist with data entry

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Accounting Intern duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Accounting Intern roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.