About Accounting

Accounting roles may vary dramatically based on the location, and type of accounting role. Many placements will allow interns to obtain firsthand experience in the accounting field in a new country, getting to experience the different standards and measurements of the field. While the two general tracks are financial and managerial accounting, tasks may include creating invoices and processing payments, reconciling bank statements, preparing sales tax returns, bookkeeping, audits, analysis, and research. Check out the list below for a representative sampling of some of our many current opportunities.

Location Placements



Barcelona

Accounting and Tax planning

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A Barcelona based accounting firm is looking for a general accounting intern. The intern will gain insight into European accounting and finance standards, and will have the opportunity to work on projects and assist clientele. Upper classmen and recent graduates with a background in accounting and/or finance are encouraged to apply.

Ideal Candidate: Rising Junior, 3.0 GPA. The placement is English speaking with an Intermediate level of Spanish preferred.

  • 6/3/2012
  • 10 weeks
  • 9/9/2012
  • 12 weeks

London

Loss Prevention company working with corporate clients and fraud

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This company specializes in loss prevention and risk management. In particular, they work with corporate clients in respect to credit card, insurance, and banking fraud. Their software platform supports the full risk management lifecycle from modeling and execution, to investigation and oversight with three key capabilities: modeling tools, an execution engine, and monitoring & investigation dashboards. They seek interns with a wide array of computer, forensic accounting, and analytical skills. REQUIREMENTS: Junior Class standing and 3.4 GPA in a statistical, actuarial, or business forecasting related major.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software as well as forensice accounting, spreadsheet analysis and law enforcement.

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 6/23/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

Registered charity providing community accountancy services

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A community non-profit that provides underprivileged and undeserved communities with support services is looking for an accounting intern. Interns will obtain firsthand knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting systems in the UK. From bookkeeping to preparing draft accounts to audits, this role is great for those looking to expand their accounting skills in a non-profit setting.

Ideal Candidate: Educational background/experience/interest in Accounting, interest in non-profit also beneifical, strong administrative skills and discretion

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 6/23/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

Milan

Financial Consulting for a Multinational

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Length

This company is a leading global professional services company that helps organizations improve performance through effective people, risk and financial management. With 14,000 associates around the world, they offer solutions in the areas of employee benefits, talent management, rewards, and risk and capital management. This internship with a large multinational firm focusses on financial management and accounting practices. Those looking to expand beyond their home countries operations will be able to explore financial strategies in a new environment.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be pursuing a masters in finance or business, with experience and interest in the field. Good Italian language skills are also a must for this high caliber, prestigeous placement.

  • 5/27/2012
  • 9 weeks
  • 8/12/2012
  • 12 weeks

New York City

Accounting for a Fashion Photography Studio

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Length

This internship is located an upscale photography studio and commercial soundstage. A “thick skin” is required as you will be working with high profile photographers, models, ad agency execs and casting directors. This position provides accounting and business administration support to the company owner and sales manager. REQUIREMENTS: Highly organized and detail oriented. College class work and/or work experience in accounting & book keeping. Experience with QuickBooks and other CRM software required. Fashionable outlook preferred for this highly competitive placement.

Ideal Candidate: Accounting and business management students with an interest in bookkeeping and managerial accounting.

  • 6/10/2012
  • 8 weeks

Sydney

Accounting for Event Management Firm

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This cool publicity company works with celebrity clients and A list politicians and global indenities while they are in Australia. Accounting interns will help support the businesses efforts through working alongsite the accounting staff and working with debtors , creditors , budgets , bank reconciliation and date entry. Learning and working on credit card processing and accounts receiveable.

Ideal Candidate: Accounting and or Finance Major interested in gaining experience in accounting and book-keeping for a fast moving business.

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

Accounting in a large communications firm

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Length

This firm is a leading Australian communications and technical service company that delivers technical services on behalf of its customers, which are some of Australia's largest corporations. It seeks an intern that wants to obtain an understanding of how a multi-divisioned public company functions. Also, work with the corporate office finance team, and deal with various accounting and finance issues for projects and new ideas.

Ideal Candidate: Major in accounting with classes is finance desirable. Upper level with strong business skills.

  • 6/9/2012
  • 8 weeks
  • 9/8/2012
  • 12 weeks

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