Overview
This is a 12–24-month accounting apprentice program starting in July 2026. The program offers on-the-job training, career guidance, mentorship, and tuition assistance while attending school. Apprentices will gain hands-on experience in accounting functions and continuous improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation of reconciliations and other accounting-related functions.
- Pull reports and perform balancing activities for transaction policy details to support general ledger reconciliations, tax filings, and other accounting tasks.
- Compile, validate, and distribute reports; analyze audit report data to identify issues, gaps, or trends.
- Support review, quality assurance testing, and compliance documentation related to accounting processes.
- Gather and analyze business and process data to recommend improvements.
- Learn and apply Continuous Improvement Methodology, including virtual sit-alongs, leading team huddles, validating and editing standard processes and job aids, and implementing process improvements through root cause problem solving.
- Participate in miscellaneous responsibilities and projects.
- Collaborate effectively within the team and across departments.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- Ability to work around class schedules.
- Strong passion for accounting, including math, data analysis, and problem-solving.
- Consistent strong academic performance.
- Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Curiosity and a desire for continuous learning.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration experience in a professional setting (military or civilian).
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to accounting functions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking, or Financial Reporting through coursework, internships, or part-time roles.
- Interest or experience using data, automation, or AI tools (e.g., Excel, reporting tools, Copilot) to improve processes and efficiency.
- Familiarity with accounting systems or financial tools.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly rate: $22
- Work hours: 20-30 hours per week
- Technology setup provided, including laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
- For eligible employees working from home, a monthly connectivity reimbursement is provided to offset internet costs.
- Remote work requires a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, appropriate desk and seating, and reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.
Location
- This position requires the ability to work around class schedules.
Additional Information
- This role does not have supervisory responsibilities.
- The employer generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
- Equal employment opportunity policies prohibit discrimination based on ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation.
- Compliance with applicable state laws regarding veteran status and fair chance hiring ordinances is maintained.
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provisions apply as required by law.