Accounting Intern - Remote (Austin)

About Us: The Launch Box, LLC is the engine of the fastest growing and most successful new professional services firms. The Launch Box provides investment capital, strategic advice, comprehensive services, and turnkey systems to accelerate the launch-to-scale-to-exit timeline and reduce risk for founders. With an expert team and variable cost structure, we increase the probability of success while building valuable, sustainable, and marketable professional services firms.

Are you an accounting enthusiast looking to kickstart your career in the world of professional services? The Launch Box is seeking an Accounting Intern to join our team in Austin, Texas. We're seeking a detail-oriented and organized person to support our Finance and accounting team in daily accounting operations, focusing on Accounts Payable (AP) processing and mapping pass-through expenses to customer invoices. As part of the advertising industry, accuracy and attention to detail are critical to ensuring efficient and high-volume financial operations. This internship is a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting practices within a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do:

• Accounts Payable Processing: Assist in day-to-day AP operations, including processing vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, and handling payments.
• Expense Recognition: Accurately associate AP pass-through expenses with AR invoices to ensure matching principle of ASC606 is adhered to.
• Invoice Review and Reconciliation: Verify invoice details and reconcile with internal records to maintain accuracy and adherence to Proscalar's billing standards.
• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain organized records for all AP transactions and invoice mappings, supporting audit trails and financial reporting.
• Collaboration: Proactively work with a member of the Proscalar team to align on spending plan, watching for invoices and checking them off the list to not go over the planned budget
• Process Improvement: Contribute ideas to improve efficiency within AP and invoicing processes as the team scales.

Your knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly in processing high-volume transactions.
• Experience analyzing and organizing data.
• Familiarity with accounting software or ERP systems (experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite or similar is a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

What would make you an outstanding candidate:

• You've worked in an ERP/Enterprise Accounting System before.
• You've worked with ad agencies, media buys, or professional services before

We currently offer the following benefits:

• Real-world experience in cash flow management and invoicing.
• Mentorship and training to develop finance and cash management skills.
• Opportunities for growth and potential future employment.

Join us to gain hands-on experience in financial operations, support client success, and make a tangible impact on our cash flow processes!

We value a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. The Launch Box is an Equal Opportunity Employer.