Summer 2027 Financial & Accounting Outsourcing Intern Louisville

Cherry Bekaert is an accounting and consulting firm providing advisory, assurance, and tax services. The Financial & Accounting Outsourcing Intern will support client projects through research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, accounting process documentation, reconciliations, workflow assessments, and regulatory compliance activities.

What you'll do:

• Contribute as a member of the team by proactively looking for opportunities to assist team members and by supporting the overall goals of the team
• Conduct research and perform qualitative analysis on findings to present to the team and/or client
• Conduct quantitative analysis using a variety of tools including MS Excel, etc
• Work with team members and clients at all levels, support client project teams, and manage expectations of clients and management
• Get trained on a variety of electronic tools
• Assist with client assessment of best practices in cloud computing, technology, accounting systems, and department workflow
• Create accounting work flow and process flowcharts and maps for Current Workflow and the New Processes Recommended
• Create accounting policies & procedures documentation for clients' businesses
• Help with documentation of Client Assessments with before and after recommendations presentations
• Help with accounts receivable, payable and bank statement reconciliation and process documentations, assess need for BILL implementation
• Balance sheet reconciliation, write up processes for how this is currently done, and how can be done better
• Work with regulatory compliance, excel modeling and pivot tables

What they're looking for:

• Junior pursing a Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or finance
• Pursuing a CPA is preferred
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• You represent yourself with confidence and professionalism
• You are a strong leader with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starters with strong organization and teamwork capabilities

Benefits:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures