Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Four Hands

The Tone:
This is an internship at Four Hands, located in Austin, TX, from January through April 2027. Four Hands, recognized on the Inc. 5000 list and as an Austin Top Workplace, is a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, dedicated to helping people create spaces that feel like home. With a growing team of over 800 employees, Four Hands invests in exceptional people, fostering careers and celebrating success at every step. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various accounting tasks, including credit application management, invoice processing, and month-end close, allowing you to develop essential skills and knowledge in a professional setting while contributing to the success of a dynamic organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Austin, TX

• Team: Team of experienced accountants
• Mission: Serve as a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern, gaining hands-on experience in various core accounting functions such as credit application management, invoice processing, month-end close support, and internal system compliance, thereby contributing directly to the organization’s financial success and operational efficiency.
• Tech Stack: Avalara, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Blackline, Microsoft Office (Excel), PowerBI/Tableau

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Compliance: Gain practical exposure to the full sales and use tax lifecycle, utilizing Avalara to ensure accurate reporting.
• Credit Management: Learn to manage customer credit applications efficiently within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Invoice Operations: Support invoice processing, research discrepancies, and help troubleshoot issues for smooth financial transactions.
• Financial Analysis: Review cost center expenses to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and provide insights for financial review.
• Reconciliation Preparation: Prepare detailed account reconciliations using Blackline and submit them for internal review.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is required; this internship is designed for academic skill development over a 12-week period from January to April 2027.
• Skills: Basic accounting principles, Microsoft Excel, Data visualization tools (PowerBI/Tableau)
• Bonus: Knowledge of basic accounting principles preferred