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Intern, Financial Accounting

Port Houston
Houston, TX Intern
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2025
Port Houston is a cornerstone of the region’s growth and has people who deliver exceptional results. We have created a work environment that attracts talented, driven people ready to continue our long tradition of excellence. We hold ourselves accountable to reach and exceed our goals and to continually improve everything we do. These are the core pillars, shared by the employees that make up Port Houston. They are what brings us together. They are the foundation of everything we do. How we meet our commitments and fulfill expectations will define our success.

Summer Internships

Houston, TX

This internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills he/she may have acquired in school related to his or her particular areas of interest and apply them in a professional setting. He/she will gain a better understanding of their roles in a global business setting and be better prepared to work in the future.

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Position Summary

Responsible for learning and directly assisting the Accounting & Finance Team with a wide range of projects related to expense report auditing, account reconciliation, revenue processing, and business accounting.

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Assist with month-end financial reports.
  • Prepare ad-hoc reports for the department
  • Help with accounts receivable, payable, and bank statement reconciliation.
  • Work with Accounting & Finance team on forecasting efforts.
  • Manage the monthly tracking of our physical inventory.
  • Support the payment processing team.
  • Perform data entry.
  • Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Students must be currently enrolled in and have already completed two semesters in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
    • 2026/2027 graduation status preferred (junior/senior level)
    • May 2025 graduates are not eligible
  • Students must either attend a Houston area college/university or have a permanent residence within a commutable distance.
  • Students must be in good academic standing to apply for an internship; a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.7 is preferred
  • Students must be able to work throughout the established (11 to 12) week program dates
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Demonstrates strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to prepare business cases and explain and/or support the recommended course of action.
  • Ability to self-manage work expectations
  • Ability to work as an individual contributor and/or within a team
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to listen to business partners and understand their expectations and requirements.
  • Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Punctuality is key.

More Information

  • Paid internship
  • On-site only, no remote capabilities
  • Duration: May 28 – August 7, 2025

Physical Demands: Sedentary Work – Exerts up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job

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