Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Highline Warren

The Tone:
This is an internship at Highline Warren, located in Memphis, TN, operating in a hybrid setting with Friday remote flexibility. Highline Warren stands as a vertically integrated distributor of maintenance consumables, known for its unmatched access to the North American market. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company effectively simplifies the supply chain for its diverse customer base by operating 21 distribution and manufacturing facilities across North America. It offers more than 30,000 products from over 400 trusted brands to more than 10,000 customers, driven by the performance of its 1,700+ teammates. This Accounting Intern role is crucial for gaining practical experience by observing how fundamental accounting principles are applied within the corporate accounting department and, more broadly, how these financial activities influence and connect with other business units. The intern will develop a real-world understanding of day-to-day accounting operations and gain valuable exposure to how various Finance departments interact and collaborate within a large, established organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid: Memphis, TN

• Team: Corporate Accounting Supervisor and Director of Accounting
• Mission: To gain practical accounting experience by understanding how principles are applied across the department and their impact on other business units.
• Tech Stack: MS Office, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reporting: Review intercompany reports to accurately track transactions between different company entities.
• Analysis: Conduct analysis of cash transactions and contribute to financial forecasting efforts.
• Financials: Assist in the comprehensive preparation of various financial reports.
• Reconciliation: Perform thorough reconciliation of general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Support: Provide project support and assist with ad hoc reporting requirements as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role requires candidates to be either recent graduates or currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, specifically rising juniors and above. A foundational understanding of financial principles, demonstrated by the successful completion of introductory accounting courses, is essential for this internship.
• Experience: While no prior professional work experience is explicitly required, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with a particular emphasis on advanced Excel functions. The ability to quickly adapt to and learn new systems and skills will be vital for success in this environment.
• Skills: Strong numerical aptitude and meticulous attention to detail are critical for accurately reviewing transactions and performing reconciliations. Candidates must possess effective written and verbal communication skills to build strong interpersonal relationships within the team, coupled with the ability to work both effectively as part of a collaborative team and independently on assigned tasks.