Intern- Accounting- Houston TX

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Accounting Intern with a foundational background in accounting and a strong emphasis on analytics and Excel. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in general accounting, cross-functional department support, and hands-on data analysis. You will act as a liaison between Billing, AR/AP, and the Controller, with potential involvement in reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation.

General Accounting:

• Assist with bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support journal entry preparation and monthly financial reporting
• Participate in budgeting processes: monthly comparatives, quarterly reviews
• Crosstrain in billing, union payroll, receivables, and payables

Analytics & Reporting:

• Conduct cost analyses and generate production reports
• Assist other departments with statistical needs (e.g., safety, logistics)
• Analyze and maintain rolling statistics by customer, cargo type, etc.

Additional Tasks:

• Support project billing and potential collections/AR assistance
• Aid in audit processes (insurance, workers comp, banks, annual reviews)

• Contribute to ad hoc projects requiring accounting and analytical insights

Minimum Qualifications:

• Heavy hands-on Excel experience: pivot tables, lookups, formulas, charts
• Ability to clean and analyze raw data independently
• Exposure to Oracle or other ERP systems (not just QuickBooks/Sage)
• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and internal controls
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, or related fields (Finance, Business, Analytics, Economics, Maritime/Logistics)
• Experience in budgeting and financial modeling
• Experience building reports or models (not just executing pre-made ones)
• Exposure to stevedoring or maritime environments a plus, but not required

Internship Details

• The start date will be Monday, June 2nd, 2025
• The internship will last approximately 10 weeks, ending on Friday, August 15th, 2025
• This is a full-time internship (up to 30 hours a week, Mon- Friday)
• The format is expected to be in-person at Port or office location

Selection Process

• Only applicants under consideration will be contacted
• If selected to move forward, the hiring team will reach out directly to schedule 1-2 interviews
• Different internships will have different timelines for interviews

Compensation & Benefits

• The hourly rate range is $25.00
• Continuing to develop your skills and experience at a growing organization

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

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