Accounting Intern (Summer 2025)

Propelus delivers trusted and accurate healthcare compliance solutions, ensuring workforce requirements are met, fostering safety and supporting communities through seamless connectivity between professionals, employers, regulators, agencies, and associations.
We ensure our nation's healthcare workforce is healthy, safe, and compliant to work. Learn why Propelus is trusted by 5+ million professionals:

https://propelus.com/.

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our team for Summer 2025! This 10-12 week, hybrid/in-office internship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn from industry professionals, and develop real-world skills.

If you're ready to gain real-world experience and grow your skill set, we’d love to hear from you!

Internship Details:

• Duration: Mid-May to Mid-August

• Schedule: 20-30 hours per week

• Location: Hybrid/In-office at our Jacksonville Beach headquarters

• Eligibility: Must be actively enrolled in a college degree program, preferably in accounting, finance, or a related field

About the Team | The Finance team is the backbone of our company's financial health and strategic planning. We manage all financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance and providing insights that drive business decisions. We work collaboratively, embrace continuous improvement in our processes, and directly support Propelus's mission by maintaining financial integrity and enabling sustainable growth through sound financial stewardship.

Overview | Kickstart your finance or accounting career with a hands-on internship at  Propelus! As a Summer Finance & Accounting Intern, you'll gain valuable, real-world experience by supporting the core functions of our dynamic Finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn foundational accounting and finance principles within a leading technology company focused on innovation and tangible results. Working under the guidance of experienced professionals, you'll contribute to essential tasks that ensure the smooth operation of our finance department, directly impacting the team's efficiency and accuracy while developing your professional skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Core Responsibilities | This role includes, but is not limited to:

• Support Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, including data entry, vendor registrations and customer email follow-ups under supervision.

• Assist with the daily posting of customer payments to ensure accurate account records.

• Prepare and process bank deposits for checks received on time.

• Manage the sorting and distribution of departmental mail efficiently.

• Assist in preparing basic Balance Sheet account reconciliations under the guidance of senior team members.

• Perform various data entry tasks into Netsuite accounting software and spreadsheets with a high degree of accuracy.

• Following established procedures, help maintain organized and accurate financial records, both physical and digital.

• Collaborate effectively with team members on ad-hoc administrative and accounting support tasks as needed.

• Observe and learn various accounting and finance processes within the department to build a strong foundational understanding.

• Uphold strict confidentiality and ethics regarding all financial and company information.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team by identifying potential efficiencies in assigned tasks.

Qualifications & Expertise |

Required:

• Must be actively enrolled in a college degree program, preferably in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• Basic understanding of fundamental accounting and finance principles learned through coursework.

• Proficiency with Google Suite and Excel (basic formulas, formatting).

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy in all tasks.

• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and conscientiousness.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills with internal teammates and customers.

• Willingness to seek guidance when needed to understand the “why” behind the work.

• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• A proactive approach and eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute within a collaborative team setting.

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks after receiving clear instructions.

Preferred/Nice-to-Have:

• Completion of introductory or intermediate accounting coursework.

• Prior exposure to accounting software (even academic or basic personal finance tools).

• A demonstrated interest in the technology sector or compliance management.

Why Join Us?

• Gain invaluable hands-on experience in a core finance department within an innovative, leading technology company.

• Build meaningful skills through real-time experience using essential financial platforms, including NetSuite, Maxio, and Avalara.

• Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment that actively encourages diversity of thought and continuous improvement.

• Receive direct mentorship and guidance from experienced finance professionals committed to your learning.

• Contribute to tangible outcomes that support Propelus's financial integrity and overall mission.

• Be part of a vibrant culture that fosters learning, growth, and offers a realistic preview of a career in finance/accounting.

Benefits and Perks for Propelus employees located in the US include but are not limited to:

• Awarded one of BuiltIn's 2023 Best Place to Work and 7 years running by Outside Magazine!

• Professional development allowance to help you grow in the ways that mean the most to you.

• Flexibility for balancing work with the rest of life and ample PTO, including paid time off for volunteering and for becoming a new parent.

• 401K with company matching, as well as financial planning education and resources.

• Employees choose from HSA, FSA and traditional insurance options for medical, dental, and vision coverage for themselves and dependents.

• Wellness benefits - we’ll help you pay for fitness endeavors and organic produce delivery services.

• Check us out for yourself at our careers page or our Propelus culture Instagram accounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Propelus. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Full-time positions are scheduled to work 40 hours per week, M-F unless required otherwise by projects. Part-time positions are scheduled to work a maximum of 30 hours per week. Equipment, benefits, and perks are not provided to part-time employees. This job is open to candidates authorized to work in the US and located within US borders.