Accounting Intern

Herc Rentals is an equipment rental supplier seeking an Accounting Intern to support its accounting and finance teams. The intern will assist with accounting close and reporting activities, prepare journal entries and reports, reconcile accounts, support internal controls, and contribute to finance-related projects.

What you'll do:

• Learn about the company’s accounting cycle, including balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, internal controls, and financial analysis
• Learn about other accounting and finance functions including: General Ledger Accounting, Order to Cash, External Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, Internal Audit, Finance Business Partners, and Treasury
• Prepares internal reports by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system and from other systems
• Analyzes information by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and reconciling accounts
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
• Understands and maintains Sarbanes Oxley internal control compliance
• Understands financial reporting requirements
• Project work as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting or Finance with an Accounting focus
• Currently enrolled in at a university with a minimum GPA of 2.5/3.0 in major
• Completed a minimum of 9 credit hours in Accounting major coursework or similar
• Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Powerpoint

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flex spending and health savings accounts
• Virtual Health Visits
• 24 Hour Nurse Line
• Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Tobacco Cessation Program
• Weight Loss Program
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program