[Hiring] Corporate Accounting and Reporting Intern @The Standard

Role Description

The internship position within the Corporate Accounting and Reporting team at The Standard involves a wide range of duties and activities. The goal of an internship in accounting is to apply knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-world business situations while developing the technical, analytical, and professional skills necessary for a successful career in finance or accounting.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entry preparation and posting.
• Prepare and analyze entity-level and consolidated financial statements, reporting, and key financial data.
• Perform account reconciliations, account certifications, and variance analysis to support accurate financial reporting.
• Research accounting policies and technical accounting matters to support business and reporting needs.
• Participate in process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled initiatives to enhance efficiency and business processes.
• Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and other accounting and reporting responsibilities as assigned.

During the internship, the intern will be supported by a manager who will provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities. Interns will have opportunities to collaborate with professionals across the organization, present findings and recommendations, and build practical experience in a corporate accounting environment. The work will be conducted in a primarily virtual environment, with opportunities for collaboration, networking, professional development, and engagement with leaders throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student throughout the internship; rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with completion of introductory accounting coursework and a foundational understanding of accounting concepts and financial statements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to interpret data and support business decision-making through coursework, work experience, or extracurricular activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (including formulas, PivotTables, formatting, and data analysis), with experience using Teams and Outlook; familiarity with AI tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in both independent and primarily virtual team environments.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Up to three days of paid time off, plus paid holidays.
• Scheduled events to network with your team and interns across the company (e.g., Coffee with the CEO, careers workshop, etc.).
• Interns are provided with all necessary equipment (i.e., laptop, monitor) needed to work from home and will attend the company’s virtual First Day Orientation to gain a deeper understanding of the company.

Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate

• Winning together: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with team members and stakeholders within the organization. Team-oriented and takes a collaborative approach to enhance subject matter expertise while contributing to project success.
• Improvement Mindset: Continuous learner - actively seeks out learning opportunities and demonstrates curiosity regarding the story behind the numbers. Strong analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking skills with a solutions-oriented mindset to help drive results.
• Adaptability: Utilizes creative problem-solving techniques to address new circumstances and presents ideas for solutions. Demonstrated willingness to learn new skills and accept feedback.

Why Join The Standard?

• Real-world experiences and meaningful projects that support your career goals provided by a supportive and responsive management team eager to help with skills development.
• Opportunities to build relationships and broaden industry knowledge through virtual networking with leaders and team members across the company.
• Three days of paid time off and paid company holidays during your internship period.
• A virtual first day orientation and the equipment necessary (e.g., laptop, monitors, headset) for a successful internship experience.