Accounting Intern

The Goley Companies is hiring a Summer Accounting Intern to support our Accounting team during a pivotal transition to NetSuite ERP and Stampli AP automation. This role is a hands-on opportunity to learn the day-to-day operations of a growing accounting department while contributing directly to high-impact projects: ERP user-acceptance testing, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation, and modernization of our Accounts Payable workflow. The intern will free up senior accounting staff to focus on system testing and rollout, while gaining real-world exposure to ERP implementation, AP automation, and process design.

Position Details

Department: Accounting / Finance

Reports To: Trevor Howes

Location: On-site

Duration: 10–12 weeks (Summer 2026)

Hours: Full-time, approximately 40 hours/week

Compensation: $20–$25 per hour, commensurate with experience

Employment Type: Temporary, with potential for ongoing part-time or full-time placement

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Support

• Print, sort, file, and organize vendor invoices and supporting documentation.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and packing slips; flag discrepancies for review.
• Assist with vendor file maintenance, including W-9 collection and contact updates.
• Help prepare check runs and ACH batches for review and approval.
• Maintain organized digital and physical AP records in line with retention policy.
  
  
  

ERP & Automation Implementation

• Participate in user-acceptance testing (UAT) for NetSuite and Stampli, executing test scripts and logging issues.
• Validate data migration accuracy between legacy systems and NetSuite.
• Assist with parallel processing during cutover, comparing legacy and new-system outputs.
• Provide feedback on workflow design, screen layouts, and end-user usability.
• Support post-go-live troubleshooting and tracking of open issues.
  
  
  

Process Documentation & SOPs

• Shadow accounting staff to document current-state AP and related accounting workflows.
• Draft and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a consistent, easy-to-follow format.
• Build process maps and quick-reference guides for end users on the new ERP and AP automation tools.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and elimination of duplicative work.
  
  
  

General Accounting Support

• Assist with month-end close activities such as reconciliations and schedule preparation.
• Support ad hoc analysis, data entry, and reporting requests from the Accounting team.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and cross-functional project discussions.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage repetitive tasks accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Comfortable handling confidential financial information with discretion.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for SOP drafting and team collaboration.
  
  
  

Preferred

• Prior internship, work-study, or part-time experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or office administration.
• Exposure to ERP systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) or AP automation tools (Stampli, Bill.com, etc.).
• Coursework or interest in accounting information systems, process improvement, or business analytics.
• Pursuit of CPA eligibility a plus.
  
  
  

What You'll Gain

• Direct, behind-the-scenes experience with a live ERP implementation (NetSuite) and AP automation rollout (Stampli).
• Practical understanding of accounts payable, month-end close, and internal controls in a multi-entity organization.
• Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals and exposure to cross-functional business operations.
• A meaningful portfolio of work — documented SOPs, test results, and process improvements — to discuss in future interviews.
• Consideration for a return engagement (part-time during the school year or full-time after graduation) based on performance.