Accounting Intern

Advance Auto Parts isn’t just your local auto parts store. We are the leading competitor in the auto parts industry. We are always looking for ways to better our strategies and broaden our horizons, which is why we are excited to take on a whole new team of interns. For this 10-week paid internship we are looking for interns to build valuable experience in various areas of our business. The week of welcome kicks off by pairing you with a mentor who will guide your experience as you work on a project tackling some of our top business initiatives.

This isn’t a job shadow opportunity, this internship is the chance to get involved, contribute and truly experience our workplace. This will be a fun, teamwork atmosphere with the opportunity to build strong peer to peer relationships. The internship will end with the opportunity to present solutions to relevant business problems to some of our top executive staff members. No other company embodies diversity and community engagement like Advance Auto Parts does. But don’t take our word for it, apply and find out for yourself.

SUMMARY

The Accounting Operations intern position is responsible for partnering with multiple internal stakeholders to create, implement and validate accounting procedures and policies in support of the overall strategic and operating plans of Advance Auto Parts.  The position is a hands-on, action-oriented role accountable to help build a world class accounting function that drives future company performance. This position will work in the Accounting Operations function and will be focused on various Finance Transformation projects, including continuous close improvement and efficiencies. It is our intention for the candidate to go on to do an internship in Public Accounting, potentially earn a Masters in Accounting, work in Public Accounting, obtain their CPA, and then consider Advance Auto Parts for future employment opportunities. Candidate should be committed to a path leading to a career in Accounting.

GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in accounting transformation projects, including close improvement and efficiency

Work with team to understand accounting processes and interpret gained knowledge into development of accounting process automation

Utilize the Journal Entry dashboard to analyze entries being posted during close

Evaluate the quality of account reconciliations and prepare reconciliations to validate the balance

Perform analysis on account activity to provide Management with insight on business

QUALIFICATIONS

2024 Rising Junior

Preferred Majors: Accounting, Finance, Business

Completion of entry level Accounting courses and basic understanding or accounting principles required

Commitment to the Accounting profession required with specific plans to either obtain a Masters in Accounting or to seek a career in Public Accounting

Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions through analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of senior management, department heads, managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills

Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills

Advanced Excel skills preferred, as well as an ability to learn company systems and tools as needed

This position is located in Raleigh, NC. The program dates are June 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025.