2025 Summer Outsourced Accounting Internship - BerryDunn

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 anOutsourced Accounting Intern and gain hands-on experience with managing a variety of client assignments & projectsperforming 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; or Waltham, MA. However, you have the option to work on a hybrid schedule that includes both remote and in-office days. This internship will be during the summer 2025 semester, Tuesday, June 3^rd – Friday August 8^th

Please provide the following in your application:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcript

• 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 firm's 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

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.)

The base hourly rate for this role is $28.00 an hour. This salary range represents BerryDunn’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. If an applicant possesses experience, education, or other qualifications in excess of the minimum requirements for this posting, that applicant is encouraged to apply and a final salary range may then be based on those additional qualifications; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary of 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.

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 what’s 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.

About BerryDunn

BerryDunn is a leading national professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and consulting services to businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies throughout the US and its territories. Since 1974, we have been a client-centered, people-first 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 berrydunn.com.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or perform essential job functions. Please contact careers@berrydunn.com to 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.