Accounting Intern - Finance Department (2025) - Harrison, NY

At PKF O’Connor Davies, our Internship Program is designed to work with students’ educational schedules for the entire year. The internship offers a flexible work environment, ideal for students seeking to gain hands-on experience while managing academic commitments.

The Accounting Intern reports to the Chief Digital Officer & Chief Financial Officer and plays a key role in supporting financial operations, reporting, and analysis across the firm. This includes assisting with General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable functions, along with contributing to broader financial reporting, budgeting, data management, and business development initiatives. This position requires someone who can work in a dynamic environment and produce high-quality, accurate work.

Essential Duties:

Core Accounting Functions:

• Prepare and enter journal entries into the general ledger system, including revenue and adjustment entries.
• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation and posting of accounts receivable invoices and the application of cash payments.
• Support the processing and payment of accounts payable invoices.
• Assist in the filing of journal entries, invoices, and other financial documents.
• Help maintain the confidentiality and security of all financial and employee files.
  
  

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Support the development of financial reports by analyzing key revenue drivers and trends across business units.
• Contribute to the preparation and tracking of budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial targets.
• Assist in updating Reserves and Accounts Receivable reports at year-end.
• Help maintain accurate records and assist in preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights and recommendations based on financial data.
  
  

Data & Report Management:

• Build and deliver reports for firm leaders, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
• Analyze and update large data sets to ensure clean and accurate firm data.
• Ensure data integrity by identifying and resolving duplicate records.
• Maintain accurate financial databases to support reporting and analysis.
• Review, file, and maintain client financial statements; print/mail hard copies upon request.
  
  

Business Development & CRM Support:

• Collaborate with the marketing and business development team to identify leads and potential opportunities.
• Upload lead and contact data to support marketing event outreach and distribution lists.
• Track the status of proposals to support accurate new business reporting.
• Generate reports to track employee time entry compliance.
• Assist administrative staff with accurate entry and tracking of client records in Dynamics 365 CRM.
  
  

Other Responsibilities:

• Complete applicable ad hoc assignments from the Finance Department.
• Support reporting and filing requirements to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Completion of at least 75% of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Dependable and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Creative and persistent problem solver.
• Able to handle confidential material with discretion.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
  
  

PKFODA is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory, LLC (“PKFODA”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFODA partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFODA on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFODA through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFODA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFODA.

The hourly rate for this position is 20.00/hr.

We are only considering individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. We will not sponsor work visas.