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Finance Intern

CompanySchaefer
LocationCincinnati
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 17, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the accounting and finance team primarily through accounts receivable follow-up, including contacting customers regarding outstanding invoices and monitoring payment status. Responsibilities also include conducting financial analysis, preparing reports, managing data validation within systems, and supporting monthly and quarterly financial processes.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
222
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We are open-minded in our approach + thinking — thought leaders with diverse experience. Our clients partner with us for our collaborative structural engineering services: planning, design, inspection, investigation. We believe in collaborative teams — partnership with owners, architects, developers, and construction team members. With a creative approach supported by an understanding of market trends, we can design adaptive structures that meet owners’ needs. Our people enhance communities through smart, innovative structures.
About the Role

Description

At Schaefer, we’re collaborative, hard-working, innovative + passionate in the office + in our communities. We’re looking for a motivated Finance Intern to support our accounting + finance team through accounts receivable follow-up, financial reporting + operational initiatives across the firm. This position provides hands-on experience supporting financial processes, data management + reporting while gaining mentorship from experienced accounting + finance professionals within a growing engineering firm celebrating its 50th year.


Scope of Work

Accounts receivable support | assist with accounts receivable follow-up, including contacting customers regarding outstanding invoices + monitoring payment status; support the collections process by tracking aging reports + documenting customer communication


Financial reporting + analysis | conduct financial analysis to identify trends, discrepancies + opportunities for process improvement; assist in preparing financial reports, summaries + reconciliations


Data management + system support | perform data validation + cleanup within accounting systems + spreadsheets; document processes + support improvements to financial data management procedures


Administrative / finance support | collaborate with accounting staff to support monthly + quarterly financial processes; perform other administrative + accounting-related tasks as assigned

Requirements

Required: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel + Microsoft Office applications

Preferred: Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
  • Strong attention to detail + commitment to data accuracy
  • Strong organizational + communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy + consistency
Key Skills
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeAccounts ReceivableFinancial ReportingData ManagementData ValidationData CleanupAccounting SystemsERP SystemsAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrative