Accounting Intern

Directive is looking for an Accounting Intern to join our finance team and support the day-to-day accounting operations of a fast-growing B2B performance marketing agency. This role sits at the intersection of accuracy and insight — you'll help keep the books clean while contributing to the financial reporting that drives how we run the business.

You'll be responsible for assisting in the monthly close process, reconciliations, and maintaining the integrity of our general ledger. You'll work closely with the Assistant Controller & Accountant and have a chance for learning & growth.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The accounting intern provides assistance with the following:

• Accounts payable duties & cash disbursement duties
• Accounts receivable duties & cash receipts
• Billing, new client generation, and lost client processes with strong attention to accuracy
• Weekly posted transactions
• Year-end 1099 forms & periodic business compliance filings
• Semi-monthly payroll processing and quarterly audit of deductions and benefits
• Monitor vendor payments and collection of W-9s needed
• Adherence to process checklists, policies, and procedures
• Performs Month End Close Duties including reconciling bank and credit card statements and appropriate journal entries in accordance with monthly close process checklists
• Maintain balance sheet account schedules ( Accruals, Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Debt Amortization )
• Maintain affiliate payment schedules and account reconciliations
• Assist with Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Ad Hoc Reporting

What You Offer:

• On track for BS degree or equivalent in Accounting
• Strong communication - English is a must
• Ability to adhere to timelines is a must
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and operate with a sense of urgency for high priority items
• You’re quality-obsessed with accuracy, timeliness & consistency

What We Offer:

• Compensation for this role includes a competitive base salary

Work Environment Requirements

As a remote-first company, you’ll have the ability to work from your home office. For some positions, as posted, we will accommodate global opportunities where we have established businesses, including Canada, Mexico, and the UK. For global locations, you must have established and current work authorization and permanently reside in that country.

This role has the opportunity to operate 100% virtually from your home office. We primarily collaborate with our colleagues through virtual meetings ( Zoom ), and Slack . In this role, you will be required to operate a laptop computer (PC or Mac available), computer software platforms, and other office productivity tools as necessary. Due to the nature of this role, you must be able to remain stationary for extended periods, must be able to observe and interpret written and/or verbal communication, must have reliable internet access, and a professional background.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you require reasonable accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, direct your inquiries to View email address on hireskys.com.

Additional Information

At Directive, one of our core values is People First. We’re committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture in the digital landscape. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.