Summer Internship - Accounting

Description

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ACCOUNTING INTERN — Summer 2026

Location: Memorial City (Houston, TX) — Full-Time, On-Site Only
Program Dates: June 1 – July 24, 2026 (8-week commitment required)
Compensation: Paid Internship
Department: Accounting
Status: Competitive Internship — real-world, high-impact experience

About the Internship

The MetroNational Accounting Internship offers students a structured, paid learning experience designed to connect classroom knowledge with hands-on application. Interns spend approximately 75% of their time supporting meaningful accounting and financial operations, and 25% participating in company-wide learning opportunities, networking events, and professional development.

You’ll work alongside experienced accounting professionals who model MetroNational’s values of Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy, gaining insight into how financial practices support a large real estate and property management organization.

This is a competitive internship that provides real-world accounting experience aligned with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate financial processes.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting activities such as reconciliations, data validation, invoice processing, or journal entries.
• Support the preparation and review of financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Help organize and analyze financial data to support audits, budgeting, or forecasting.
• Partner with team members to research discrepancies, review supporting evidence, and maintain accurate records.
• Participate in process improvement activities or special projects as assigned.
• Document your work clearly and present a summary of your contributions at the end of the program.

Technologies & Tools You May Be Exposed To

• Accounting systems such as MRI, Nexus and other ERP platforms
• Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Data  organization, file management, and digital recordkeeping systems

(Exposure varies by project and student skillset.)

Requirements

Education & Training Pathways

Applicants may qualify through any one of the following:

• Enrollment in an accredited college or university majoring in Accounting or a related field, or
• Enrollment in or recent completion of an accredited accounting or bookkeeping trade/technical program, or
• Completion of a recognized accounting certificate program (ex: bookkeeping certificate, financial accounting bootcamp)

All applicants must submit a transcript or program record, demonstrating:

• Minimum 3.2 GPA for college/university students, or
• Equivalent performance evaluation for trade school or certificate programs

Additional Requirements

• Must commit to full-time, on-site participation for all 8 weeks (June 1 – July 31, 2026).
• Remote work is not available.
• Students unable  to commit to all 8 weeks may still be considered, but with lower priority.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated alignment with MetroNational’s values: Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy.

How to Apply

Submit the following:

1. Resume
2. Transcript or academic/program record
3. 1–2 examples of class projects or coursework demonstrating accounting or analytical skills
4. Cover Letter including: 
   • Why you chose Accounting
   • Your future career goals
   • What you hope to gain from the MetroNational Internship Program

Application & Interview Process

All application materials — including your resume, transcript or program record, project samples, and cover letter — will be carefully reviewed by the MetroNational Talent Acquisition team and the hiring department. Submission of all required materials is essential for full consideration.

After the review process is completed:

• Candidates who are selected to move forward will be contacted directly with interview details, including the date, time,      format, and any preparation instructions.
• Not all applicants will receive an interview due to the competitive nature of the program and the high volume of applications received.
• MetroNational appreciates the effort students invest in applying, and every application is reviewed with fairness, integrity, and respect for our values of Trust, Integrity, Impact, and Legacy.
• Applications CLOSE on Sunday MARCH 8, 2026