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Search Accounting Intern Employer Applied Optimization Location Fairborn, Ohio, United States Salary Competitive salary Posted 2 Oct 2026 Closes 1 Nov 2026 Reference 388974258 View more categories View fewer categories Job role Accountant Sector Accounting - Public practice Experience level Entry level , Internship Apply (This will open in a new window from which you will be automatically redirected to an external site after 5 seconds) Save job Click to add the job to your shortlist You need to sign in or create an account to save a job. Send job Job Details Responsive recruiter Applied Optimization (AO)

Job Description Job Title:

Accounting Intern Reports to:

Accountant FLSA Status:

Part-Time (Non-Exempt)

Department:

G&A Position Objective:

Perform accounting functions accurately and consistently and assist with special projects

Essential Functions:

Post financial data to appropriate accounts Pre-audit, verify, and process employee expense claims reviewing rules for employee compliance Assist with paying bills Assist with accounting for customer property and maintaining property logs Reconcile bank and credit card statements on a monthly basis Create, update, and reconcile cost accounting spreadsheets with information in the accounting system Support processing payroll on a monthly basis Compose routine letters and reports using instructions or guidelines of the work area Ensure accuracy and follow documentation procedures for all work; maintain notebook of daily activities and provide weekly report of work Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a program related to the field of accounting with a superior academic record Understanding of basic accounting functions (A/R, A/P, reconciliations, journal entries, etc.) Attention to detail and effective time and schedule management skills Effective organizing, planning, and problem-solving skills Ability to adapt within a small team to support evolving customer requirements Ability to execute instructions and communication in written, oral, and diagram form Demonstrated strong writing, fact-gathering, and analytical skills High level of integrity and confidentiality Basic computer and software skills including but not necessarily limited to Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, and Power Point) and QuickBooks; advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications:

College sophomore or junior with cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.5 or higher Knowledge of payroll practices Knowledge of QuickBooks or other accounting software

Citizenship/Security Clearance Requirements:

U.S.

Citizen or Green Card Holder About Our Internships:

Hours:

The internship is a part-time, year-round position that requires a minimum of sixteen hours per week of work. The hours are flexible and they can change from one semester to another based on the student's class schedule. The weekly hours can be adjusted to balance for the examinations, tests and project submissions.

About Us:

Applied Optimization is a growing organization located in Fairborn, OH. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary that is commensurate with qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Find out more about us at www.appliedo.com. This job description is subject to change. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applied Optimization About Us Since 1995, Applied Optimization, Inc. (AO) has been collaboratively discovering innovative solutions in material science and space science to address the technical challenges of our clients and partners in industry and government. Offering the right balance between critical thinking and non-conformity, our team of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and software developers strive to further the understanding and state-of-the-art of additive manufacturing (AM), materials processing, space situational awareness, and space object characterization. Our software products' capabilities include optimizing AM process parameters, mitigating defects in build parts, and processing and exploiting photometry data from Earth's space domain. Our Focus We focus on interdisciplinary research and development of space science and materials science. From analyzing brightness data from man-made space objects in earth's orbit to mathematical modeling in AM processes, Applied Optimization's team is adept at assessing, researching, and developing optimized solutions for today's technological problems. We customize our technical solutions to customer needs to ensure specific answers for specific problems Our innovative solutions are designed to provide results when utilized in a client's day-to-day processes.

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