Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Heritage

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Intern internship at Heritage Auctions, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices across the United States and around the world. Heritage Auctions stands as the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer, rapidly approaching its 50th anniversary, dedicated to connecting collectors with extraordinary objects and the rich stories behind them across more than 50 diverse auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, and Fine Art. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a career foundation and gain hands-on experience supporting a collaborative and fast-paced accounting team. The intern will contribute to essential financial functions like audit preparation, lease accounting, and financial reporting projects, directly supporting the financial integrity and operational efficiency of an international auction house.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time or Part-time
• Location: In-person Dallas, TX

• Team: Accounting team
• Mission: To provide hands-on support to the accounting team by assisting with audit preparation, lease accounting, and financial reporting projects within an international auction house.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications, Power BI

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Preparation: Gather, organize, and thoroughly review supporting documentation necessary for comprehensive audits.
• Financial Project Assistance: Provide support for various special projects and manage day-to-day tasks as assigned by the accounting team.
• Tax Information Compilation: Compile and meticulously organize vendor and payment information to ensure accurate 1099 reporting.
• Lease Accounting Support: Assist with maintaining detailed lease records and preparing supporting schedules in strict accordance with ASC 842, under the accounting team’s guidance.
• Report Development & Validation: Support report development projects by organizing relevant data and validating the accuracy of generated reports.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Completion of at least two years of college coursework, with a current pursuit of an Accounting degree required. A basic understanding of fundamental accounting principles is essential for this role.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is explicitly required; however, academic exposure demonstrating a foundational understanding of accounting concepts is necessary.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong attention to detail and robust organizational skills are critical. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is required. The ability to follow instructions accurately, manage multiple assignments effectively, and consistently meet deadlines is key, alongside strong communication skills for working independently and collaboratively.
• Bonus: An interest in financial reporting and data analysis is beneficial; familiarity with Power BI is considered a plus.