Accounting Clerk Intern at Telos – Orem, Utah

Time Commitment: Part-time (15–20 hours per week)
Internship Length: 8–10 weeks, with potential for a permanent role
Reports To: Controller
Status: Hourly
Compensation: $15–$18/hour (DOE)

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Accounting Clerk Intern to join our growing finance team. This internship is designed for students or recent graduates who are eager to gain hands-on experience in a professional accounting environment.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with a strong interest in accounting and finance who is excited to contribute while developing real-world skills in financial reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement. This role offers exposure to core accounting functions and the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Support:

• Assist with the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and identify discrepancies
• Support month-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and documentation
• Assist with AP/AR month-end adjusting entries and related analysis
• Contribute to improving the accuracy and efficiency of month-end reporting
• Support budgeting, financial oversight, and internal reporting activities
• Assist with preparation for annual audits, including gathering, creating, and organizing supporting documentation

Operational & Process Support:

• Communicate with clients to help resolve basic billing and insurance-related inquiries
• Collaborate with third-party insurance billing partners
• Help document and improve internal accounting procedures and workflows
• Support the development of documentation for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Perform additional accounting and administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, basic financial modeling, and reporting)
• Familiarity with accounting software; QuickBooks Online experience is a plus
• Experience with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail, etc.) preferred

Core Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and collaborate in a team setting
• Adaptable with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with real-world accounting processes and financial operations
• Exposure to month-end close, reporting, and audit preparation
• Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements in a growing company
• Work reference, depending on performance
• Potential for future full-time employment based on performance