Accounting Intern

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2025 total revenues reaching approximately $4.4 billion. Herc Rentals’ parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol “HRI.” Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 607 locations and has about 10,000 employees in North America as of June 30, 2026.

Opportunity to develop your Accounting skills by supporting the Herc Rentals accounting and finance teams. Participate in various projects in the accounting close and reporting cycle by assisting in the preparation of journal entries, process refinement, internal control documentation, system implementations, and other finance related initiatives.

• 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

• 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

Req #: 71290

$22.00/hr

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

• 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

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)
• Paid parental leave.
• Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Mechanic Tool reimbursement of up to $500 per year
• Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Group Legal Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.