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Accounting Intern

Sagelight Accounting LLC
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Sagelight Accounting LLC is a fast-growing, technology-forward accounting firm headquartered in Irvine, CA. We serve 30+ clients across real estate, private equity, e-commerce, nonprofits, digital assets, and more. Our team of 30+ professionals delivers high-quality bookkeeping, fund administration, CFO advisory, and outsourced accounting services.

 

We are actively investing in automation and AI-assisted workflows, making this an exceptional environment for interns who want exposure to modern accounting operations beyond traditional textbook learning.

 

ROLE OVERVIEW

This internship is designed as a direct pipeline to a full-time position. High-performing interns will be considered for permanent roles on our accounting team. You will work alongside experienced accountants, gain hands-on exposure to real client accounts, and develop the technical and professional skills needed to build a long-term career in accounting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping tasks including data entry, account coding, and transaction categorization
  • Support monthly and quarterly close processes including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
  • Work within accounting platforms such as NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, and Xero under team lead supervision
  • Help maintain organized client workpapers, documentation, and filing systems
  • Participate in accounts payable and receivable processing
  • Assist with 1099 preparation, payroll support, and compliance tasks as directed
  • Collaborate with team leads to deliver on client deadlines with accuracy and professionalism
  • Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to internal automation projects where applicable
     

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles (debits, credits, financial statements)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data formatting
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to work in-person at our Irvine office — this is a non-negotiable requirement
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to manage multiple tasks under deadlines

 

Preferred (Not Required)

  • Prior internship or work experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping
  • Exposure to QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or Xero
  • Experience working in a client-facing or professional services environment
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
  • Interest in accounting technology, automation, or AI-assisted workflows
     

PATH TO A PERMANENT ROLE
This is not a typical internship. Sagelight is actively growing and we prefer to promote from within. Interns who demonstrate the following may be offered a full-time Staff Accountant position:

  • Consistently meets deadlines and delivers accurate, high-quality work
  • Proactively learns and applies new tools and processes
  • Communicates professionally with team leads and clients
  • Demonstrates reliability and a growth-oriented mindset
  • Aligns with Sagelight’s culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement