Position Summary
LightBox is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our Finance & Accounting team. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting accounting operations, financial reporting, and financial analysis within a dynamic technology-driven organization serving the commercial real estate industry.
The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field and is eager to gain practical experience while developing technical and analytical skills in a professional environment. The internship is a minimum of 16 hours per week to be scheduled around your classes in the fall and spring semesters, with more hours available during class breaks (e.g. winter/summer).
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly financial close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
- Review customer revenue contracts to support proper revenue recognition and compliance with company policies and accounting standards under the direction of the Contract Accounting team.
- Support accounts payable processes.
- Assist with audit support and documentation requests.
- Document, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation for key accounting and financial reporting activities.
- Support process improvement initiatives and automation projects.
- Conduct research and prepare ad hoc analyses as needed.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong academic performance with a demonstrated interest in accounting or finance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
Learning Opportunities
During this internship, you will:
- Gain exposure to corporate accounting and financial reporting processes.
- Learn how financial information supports strategic business decisions.
- Develop advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
- Gain experience reviewing revenue contracts and understanding revenue recognition principles.
- Learn how artificial intelligence (AI) and automation tools are being leveraged to improve accounting, finance, reporting, and business processes.
- Work alongside experienced finance and accounting professionals.