Accounting Internship

Schellman is a Top 50 CPA firm and a leading provider of attestation and compliance services. Our professional services focus on security and privacy audits, assessments, and certifications. Schellman has become one of the largest cybersecurity assessment firms in the United States without providing any traditional accounting services. We are an accredited multi\-framework ISO Certification Body for security, privacy, business continuity, and quality; a globally licensed PCI Qualified Security Assessor and a top provider to clients serving the federal DoD space as a leading FedRAMP 3PAO and the first assessment firm authorized as a CMMC C3PAO. Our specialty and expertise remain in providing best in class Cybersecurity and IT Audits and Attestations. Our culture, approach with clients, and dedication to our values has led us to consistently be a Great Places to Work certified company and rated as a Best Firms to Work For by Accounting Today and a Glassdoor Best Places to Work. We deeply appreciate our employees, as shown by our first core value – People Come First. This is demonstrated in our culture, benefits, and how we handle business. Come see what makes Schellman special!

JOB SUMMARY

• As an Accounting Intern with Schellman, you'll support the accounting team with a variety of accounts receivable and operational accounting tasks. This is a task\-oriented role focused on keeping processes accurate, organized, and moving efficiently. Please note this role does not involve general ledger accounting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Accounts Receivable \& Cash Application

• Support accounts receivable functions including cash application and related tasks
• Assist with portal uploads and data entry with a high degree of accuracy
• Convert and organize process documentation from PDF to Excel

Records \& Documentation

• Maintain organized and accurate financial records and documentation
• Contribute to one\-off cleanup projects as assigned

Collaboration \& Operations

• Collaborate with the accounting team on active tasks and initiatives
• Adhere to task deadlines and keep team members informed of progress
• Escalate issues or discrepancies in a timely and appropriate manner
• Attend team meetings and onboarding activities, including shadowing during the first week

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all work product
• Ability to manage task\-oriented, process\-driven work efficiently
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
• Willingness to take on varied assignments and adapt to shifting priorities

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; completion of core accounting coursework required
• Junior or Senior level standing preferred
• Experience through coursework, internships, or administrative/accounting roles

Schellman is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; therefore, providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. Schellman uses E\-Verify in our hiring process.

At Schellman, we strive to provide a flexible and balanced environment and therefore offer the opportunity to work remotely, unless otherwise stated in the job requirements.

Schellman is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; therefore, providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. Schellman uses E\-Verify in our hiring process.

At Schellman, we strive to provide a flexible and balanced environment and therefore offer the opportunity to work remotely, unless otherwise stated in the job requirements. Connecting, collaborating and continuous education are also highly valued and therefore we require some travel annually for our Internal Service Delivery roles, which can include in\-person training, team meet\-ups, and strategy meetings. Service Delivery team members will also be required to travel based on business and client needs.