Accounting Intern

Practising Law Institute ("PLI") is seeking an Accounting Intern to join its dedicated Manhattan-based team for the summer. PLI's array of world-class legal education programs and services continues to grow, as does PLI's client base of prestigious law firms and Fortune 500 companies. It is an exciting time to be a part of our organization.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM SUMMARY

The internship program will begin on Monday, June 8thand end on Monday, August 24th in our midtown Manhattan office. This is a paid internship with a salary of $18 per hour.

This internship is ideal for someone who is a fast learner, curious about technology, and interested in using AIenabled tools to improve accounting workflows and onboarding materials. This role offers handson exposure to accounting operations, business process documentation, and SaaS systems commonly used in finance and accounting functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accounting Intern will focus on improving the usability, clarity, and effectiveness of the Accounting Manual by:

• Refreshing and organizing the Accounting Manual to ensure it is clean, easy to follow, and userfriendly
• Using AIenabled tools and features to enhance documentation, workflows, and instructional content
• Incorporating short videos, tutorials, and training materials provided by our SaaS vendors to complement written documentation
• Collaborating with Accounting and Finance team members to understand current processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Testing and refining documentation to ensure clarity and effectiveness

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified interns fall under one of the following categories:

1. preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field
2. Rising senior college undergraduate
3. 2026 college graduate from an accredited undergraduate program

• Must be available to participate in the program, beginning June 8ththrough August 24^th
• Must have the ability to work Monday - Thursday from 9am - 5pm (with a one-hour unpaid lunch break)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with accounting or finance software is a plus
• Curiosity about AI tools and willingness to experiment with new technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to provide recommendation letters from school and/or previous employer.
• No prior professional experience required; this program is designed for entry-level candidates.

Qualified internship applicants please submit your resume and cover letter online. Only candidates who provide a cover letter will be considered. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to all candidates who apply.

Practising Law Institute is an equal opportunity employer. More information about PLI may be found on our website www.pli.edu. Thank you for your interest in working at PLI.