Accounting Internship Job at Capstone Research Corporation in Huntsville

Accounting Internship

Capstone Research Corporation is seeking to expand our team. Capstone Research Corporation is headquartered in Huntsville Alabama. We are a customer-oriented engineering services company providing world class research and development support across the Department of Defense (DoD): Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

We have an immediate opening for an Accounting Intern for a Government Contractor in Huntsville, AL. Salary based on relevant experience and education.

This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment, with exposure to government contract accounting practices, travel administration, and accounts payable functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Travel Activities in a Government Contract environment, including travel requests, approvals, trip reports, reimbursement, and invoicing.
• Process Accounts Payable.
• Assist with timekeeping and payroll tasks.
• Perform general office tasks as needed, such as filing, organizing financial documents, and assisting with documentation.
• Assist in tracking and analyzing project costs, ensuring compliance with government contract regulations (such as FAR - Federal Acquisition Regulation) and specific contract terms.
• Prepare financial reports, perform research and analysis, maintain general ledger, perform account reconciliations, and other accounting duties as assigned.
• Ensure adherence to government contract regulations and internal control procedures and provide support during government audits and reviews.

Requirements:

• Pursuing or a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Completion of general education courses and currently pursuing a Government Contract Accounting Certificate.
• Strong Analytical Skills, attention to detail, and ability to conduct effective written and verbal communication.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and integrity in financial reporting, compliance, and business practices, particularly in the context of government contracting.

Capstone Research Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company

All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran