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Accounting Intern - Remote

CompanyCenter for Internet Security
LocationUnited States
Work ModeRemote
PostedApril 7, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support core accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and journal entry preparation. They will also assist with month-end closing, account reconciliations, and the annual budgeting process.
Internship Type
part time
Salary Range
$18 - $22
Company Size
501
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
29 hours
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About The Company
The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) makes the connected world a safer place for people, businesses, and governments through our core competencies of collaboration and innovation. We are a community-driven nonprofit, responsible for the CIS Controls® and CIS Benchmarks™, globally recognized best practices for securing IT systems and data. We lead a global community of IT professionals to continuously evolve these standards and provide products and services to proactively safeguard against emerging threats. Our CIS Hardened Images® provide secure, on-demand, scalable computing environments in the cloud. CIS is home to the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (MS-ISAC®), the trusted resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial government entities, and the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (EI-ISAC®), which supports the rapidly changing cybersecurity needs of U.S. elections offices.
About the Role
The Accounting Intern is part of the Corporate department, which resides on the Accounting team and reports to the Controller. As our Accounting intern, you will be supporting core accounting functions while contributing to daily operations. This is a temporary part-time role, working up to 29 hours per week.

What You'll Do:

  • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes

  • Prepare journal entries under supervision

  • Support account reconciliations and related documentation

  • Assist the team with the month end close process

  • Provide support during internal and external audits

  • Assist in Budget vs. Actual reporting

  • Contribute to the annual budgeting process

  • Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned

What You'll Need: 

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

  • Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP)

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

  • Willingness to learn and take initiative

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

At CIS, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment in which the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and views of our employees, members, and customers are valued and respected. It is through this commitment that we are able to work together towards our common mission: to make the connected world a safer place.

Compensation Range:

USD$18.27 - $22.33
Key Skills
AccountingFinanceAccounts payableAccounts receivableJournal entriesAccount reconciliationsMonth end closeAuditsBudgetingMicrosoft ExcelGAAPAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInitiative
Categories
Finance & AccountingSecurity & SafetyTechnologyGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceWellness card401(k)Flexible spending accountDependent care accountLife insuranceBonding leavePaid volunteering programPaid time offPaid holidaysWellness programProfessional development opportunitiesTuition reimbursementStudent loan paydown programEmployee referral programEmployee assistance program