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Job Description
Accounting Intern Winter 2026 | MZ Wallace
The Tone:
This is an internship at MZ Wallace, located in New York City. MZ Wallace is an independent, women-led company that designs sophisticated bags, combining smart, solution-driven design with timeless style, using lightweight, sustainable materials. The company is committed to sustainability and has B Corporation certification. This role is crucial for supporting the accounting department’s financial operations, allowing the intern to gain practical experience and contribute to maintaining accurate financial records.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person New York, NY
• Pay: $15–$20 hourly
• Team: Accounting department, reporting to the Accounting Manager
• Mission: Support the accounting department by maintaining accurate financial records and assisting with core accounting processes.
• Tech Stack: NetSuite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint)
What You’ll Actually Do
• Record Keeping: Categorize transactions and maintain accurate financial records using accounting software.
• Financial Processing: Assist with accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate entries.
• Reconciliation: Perform bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Reporting Support: Assist with the preparation of financial statements, reports, and budgets, including balance sheets and income statements.
• Period-End Close: Help with month-end and year-end closing processes and post journal entries to general ledger accounts.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Understanding of GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for strong spreadsheet management, and familiarity with other Microsoft Office Suite applications like Word and PowerPoint.
• Skills: Meticulous and accurate in handling financial information, strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines, and excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain financial information clearly.
