Accounting Intern

Job Description

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

Local autonomy with national support

Career mobility and development opportunities

A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

The Accounting Intern will support routine actives for the finance team based on priority such as reconciling and analyzing account balances during the month end close process. This is a paid 20 hour week internship for Spring and Summer semester with the ability to go longer.

Key Responsibilities

Learn to prepare clear, well-structured and effective account reconciliations related to various accounts

Perform analytical reviews and conduct research; strong critical thinking skills to meet business requirements

Prepare and verify documents for financial statement audit purposes

Be engaged in the weekly and monthly team meetings of Finance Team

Cash Management Responsibilities

Assist in daily check retention and maintaining log of check deposits received

Assist with coding check deposits to the appropriate trial balance accounts

Participate in the completion of monthly bank reconciliations

Hospital outreach – maintaining correspondences with local hospital personnel relating to cash handling processes (i.e., clarification on incoming checks for coding, etc.)

Leases and Fixed Asset Management Responsibilities

Review of Capital expenses – review vendor invoices to identify capital expenditures that require reclass to fixed assets

Assist with maintaining our Leases email inbox for landlord requests, hospital manager questions, etc.

Assist with ongoing Fixed Asset projects, such as reviewing CIP, subledger clean-up, etc.

Assist with preparing monthly lease rollforwards in accordance with ASC 842

Assist with month-end tasks, including review of vendor invoices to identify items that have service periods in excess of one period and the related preparation of journal entries to amortize prepaid licenses, memberships and other expenses, for items that require amortization

Acquisition Accounting Responsibilities

Assist with preparing journal entries for initial funds flow of hospitals acquired

Gather and upload documents needed for valuation specialists

Review legal and other purchase related documents (purchase agreements, disclosures, employee agreements)

Populate and assist with maintaining tracker for acquisition documents relating to items needed for valuation specialists to complete work

Assist in preparing purchase price allocation (PPA) journal entries upon receipt of completed valuations

Review of legal invoice expenses

Assist with month end tasks, reviewing and categorizing GL data for meaningful P&L analysis by vendor, including legal and acquisition related costs.

Assist in pulling vendor invoices for team as part of month end review

Qualifications (Required)

Rising senior and master's students majoring in Accounting (open to equivalent finance and business programs)

Available to work 20 hours a week

Familiarity with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Team player and willing to share knowledge and learn new tasks

Strong communication, time management and organizational skills

Interest in developing personal skills in use of accounting and financial reporting systems (D365)

Eager to learn, with positive attitude and enthusiasm

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)

401(k) with discretionary contribution

Team Member Pet Discounts

Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP

CE stipends and career development resources

Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship

Local hospital culture backed by national resources

Pay Range

$20—$20 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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