Accounting Intern

Join Cen Core's corporate accounting and finance team in Springville, Utah, as a paid, part-time Accounting Intern. Working directly under the Corporate Controller, you will gain hands‑on experience in daily accounting operations through on‑the‑job training. Your work will support accurate financial records, timely reporting, and accounting compliance across the organization. Cen Core invests in employee development, and interns who perform well may be considered for full‑time opportunities after graduation as positions become available.

• Responsibilities may include the following, under the accounting team's supervision:
• Prepare, maintain, and review daily journal entries for accuracy.
• Review credit card transactions for proper project accounting.
• Support timely accounts payable payments.
• Support accounts receivable collections by maintaining weekly overdue‑invoice reports and tracking follow‑up actions.
• Apply cash payments to open accounts receivable and maintain weekly reports of outstanding balances.
• Assist with month‑end close activities to support timely, accurate, and complete financial statements.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Manager to identify or recommend benchmarks and develop management reports.
• Maintain accounting records and support internal controls that mitigate risk, improve accuracy, and support compliance with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) requirements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Provide information to external and government auditors during audits.
• Assist with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings.

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Understanding of basic accounting and business principles, including basic GAAP knowledge.
• Ability to work in person in Springville, Utah.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

• Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Sophomore or junior academic standing.
• Experience with Quick Books Online (QBO).
• Bookkeeping experience.
• Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) or Excel macro capabilities.
• Understanding of internal controls.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month‑end close process.

• Analytical thinking when reviewing financial information.
• Organization of accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Time management across daily, weekly, and month‑end tasks.
• Clear communication with accounting colleagues and auditors.
• Professional skepticism when reviewing transactions and supporting information.
• Attention to detail in financial records and reporting.

This is an in‑person position with Cen Core's corporate accounting and finance team in Springville, Utah. The schedule is part‑time, 20+ hours per week, and the internship has no set end date. The role does not involve travel, overtime, or on‑call work. Work is performed in a standard office environment with no physical requirements beyond typical office work.