Bookkeeping Internship

Based in Shrewsbury, MA, McLaren & Associates CPAs, PC is growing a CPA team and is seeking enthusiastic interns who are eager to learn and contribute to the success of our clients. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in bookkeeping and accounting tasks, providing exposure to various aspects of the profession.

Under the direction of the Bookkeeping Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing a variety of bookkeeping and accounting duties, including financial record keeping and transactions management. Prominent candidates will demonstrate professional communication, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accountability, and ability to work well with team members. 

Qualifications and Job Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Preferably students in either their Junior or Senior year.
• Experience and proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office. Prior QuickBooks experience preferred but not required.
• Complete understanding of Debits and Credits in accounting and able to analyze and interpret Financial Statements.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse individuals.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including but not limited to ability to meet workflow targets and budget constraints, good judgment to make timely and sound decisions, and ability to learn new systems/processes.
• Willingness to commit to a minimum of 15 hours onsite and work flexible hours on request during tax season. 
• Accountability and adherence to the firm’s standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists in maintaining accurate and timely recordkeeping for multiple clients, including recording monthly financial statements, categorizing all expenditures appropriately, and performing reconciliation for multiple bank, loan, and credit card accounts. 
• Assists in preparing accurate and timely sales tax returns for multiple clients monthly. 
• Proactively maintains and takes accountability for a highly organized filing system. 
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Assists in the development and implementation of systems and procedures, performing research projects, as well as carrying out other clerical tasks as needed.
• Records payroll for clients including breakout of employee and employer taxes accurately. 

If you are looking for a team environment that values honesty, accountability, integrity and respect; where a desire to learn, work hard and enthusiasm are important to your vision of a great place to work, then we encourage you to apply for this internship program.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. McLaren & Associates CPAs PC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Your Right to Work - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. CORI Check are also administered.

Job Type: Internship (employee at will)

Hourly pay: $18-20/hour (minimum of 15 hours / maximum 40 hours)

Benefits:

• Professional development opportunities
• Exposure to real-world accounting practices
• Mentorship from experienced individuals
• Working along other interns 
• Technical training on QuickBooks and Integrated Work Paper software
• Simple IRA (contingent on earning $5,000, with match of the lesser of 3% of gross pay or the amount contributed by the intern)

Schedule:
Monday to Friday (Monday-Thursday in June and July)

• Saturdays during tax season and as needed.
• May vary depending on school schedule.

Supplemental Pay:

Reimbursable expenses