Summer Internship, Accounting/Finance

AffirmedRx

Job Summary

The Accounting/Finance Intern will gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, accounting operations, and business decision-making. Working closely with the finance team, the intern will support daily operations, financial reporting, and process improvements. This internship offers a practical, real-world opportunity for students or recent graduates to develop skills in corporate finance and accounting, contributing to various projects and initiatives within a dynamic environment.

Must Have

  • Assist in analyzing financial data and providing insights
  • Support preparation of financial reports and presentations
  • Assist with month-end close activities, reconciliations, and journal entries
  • Help with accounts payable/receivable processes
  • Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Identify and support implementation of process enhancements
  • Work closely with departments on financial operations and decision-making
  • Collaborate on special projects and process improvement initiatives
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance in financial recordkeeping
  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated with a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Familiarity with financial software and tools

Good to Have

  • Basic knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

Perks & Benefits

  • Gain hands-on experience in financial reporting and accounting operations
  • Develop accounting skills through real-world projects, mentorship, and learning opportunities
  • Collaborate with accounting professionals and cross-functional teams
  • Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives
  • Gain experience working with accounting software, ERP systems, and financial analysis tools
  • Work alongside a supportive finance team that values input and fosters continuous learning

Job Description

AffirmedRx is on a mission to improve health care outcomes by bringing clarity, integrity, and trust to pharmacy benefit management. We are committed to making pharmacy benefits easy to understand, straightforward to access and always in the best interest of employers and the lives they impact. We accomplish this by bringing total clarity to business practices, leading with clinical approaches, and utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

Join us in improving health care outcomes for all! We promise to do what’s right, always.

Position Summary:

The Accounting/Finance Intern will be a highly motivated individual who will get hands on experience in financial analysis, accounting operations, and business decision-making while working closely with the finance team to support daily operations, financial reporting, and process improvements. This internship is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain practical, real-world experience in corporate finance and accounting.

What you will do:

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

  • Assist in analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and providing insights to support business decision-making
  • Support the preparation of financial reports, statements, and presentations for internal stakeholders

Accounting Operations and Month-End Close:

  • Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries
  • Help with accounts payable/receivable processes, including invoice processing and vendor management

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Process Improvements:

  • Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and support implementation efforts
  • Help automate processes to improve efficiency

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Special Projects:

  • Work closely with various departments to support financial operations and decision-making
  • Collaborate on special projects and process improvement initiatives
  • Participate in project-related activities

Documentation and Compliance:

  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies in financial recordkeeping
  • Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned by the finance team

What you need:

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated with a degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field
  • Basic knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting (preferred)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial software and tools
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate in a team environment
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and adapt to new challenges
  • A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute to the team’s success

What you get:

  • Gain hands on experience in financial reporting and accounting operations
  • Develop accounting skills through real-world projects, mentorship, and learning opportunities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Collaborate with accounting professionals and cross-functional teams to build valuable industry connections
  • Contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the finance department
  • Gain experience working with accounting software, ERP systems, and financial analysis tools
  • Work alongside a supportive finance team that values input, encourages contributions, and fosters continuous learning

Other Position Details:

  • $17 - $18 per hour, depending on experience
  • 25-40 hours per week (flexible, Monday through Friday, based on scheduling)
  • 2 full months – June 1st, 2026 through August 7th, 2026
  • End of internship presentation to company leadership (last week)
  • First round interviews will begin in mid-January

Note:

AffirmedRx is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Remote employees are expected to maintain a professional work environment free of distractions to ensure optimal performance and collaboration

12 Skills Required For This Role

Ms Office Team Management Cross Functional Communication Excel Financial Data Analysis Forecasting Budgeting Game Texts Cross Functional Collaboration Microsoft Excel Monday Accounting

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