Position Title: Accounting Intern – Summer 2026
Department: Accounting and Finance - 1220
Classification: Non-Exempt
Employee Type: INT – Intern
Direct Report: Sr. Director, Accounting
Position Summary:
The accounting intern provides crucial administrative and technical support to the finance department, handling tasks like accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, data entry, and month-end closing procedures. They gain hands-on experience with accounting software (e.g., Great Plains) and GAAP, while assisting with audits, tax preparation, and general financial record maintenance
Responsibilities:
Perform month-end close tasks ensuring the appropriate recognition and classification of Georgia Aquarium transactions. Perform audit/review tasks as requested.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled accounting major at a 4 year accredited institution.
- This is an experience-based, paid internship.
- Application Requirement: The internship application will require a resume and cover letter. Please submit as a PDF with a file name that indicates your name and the internship you’re applying for. Example: John_Smith_Internship_Resume.
Important Dates for Summer 2026 Semester:
Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 18th. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and may close before the official deadline.
Mandatory Summer 2026 Orientation: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and work around saltwater. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Commitment:
I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. to be a part of the following:
Mission: Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and Aquatic animals worldwide.
Vision: To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.
Values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion
