Accounting & Finance Intern

Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person’s individuality, because there’s power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. That’s why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting & Finance Intern to join our team for the summer. This role will support a variety of accounting and financial tasks including data analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and budgeting projects. You’ll gain practical experience while working closely with experienced finance professionals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The duration will be approximately 10-12 weeks. 

Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in three markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), and Texas (Goodblend). At NETA, we are a passionate group of patient advocates, experienced professionals, industry leaders and philanthropists. We have come together to improve the quality of patients’ lives through personalized care and the best in the art and science of medical marijuana. We provide registered patients and recreational customers in Massachusetts with first-rate marijuana therapies at our registered dispensaries in Brookline, Northampton, and Franklin. For more information, visit https://www.netacare.org.

• Assist with preparing and reviewing financial reports and reconciliations
• Support month-end close activities and journal entries
• Conduct analysis of budget-to-actual variances
• Compile data and assist with audits or compliance-related requests
• Maintain organized documentation and filing systems
• Help identify opportunities for process improvements using Excel models and data visualizations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments as needed

Required

• Age 21 or over
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
• Actively pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Able to work onsite at least 3 days per week in Franklin, MA
• Comfortable working in a regulated industry with a strong attention to detail and confidentiality

Preferred

• Experience or coursework in financial accounting or corporate finance
• Interest in the cannabis industry or previous internship experience in a regulated environment
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks) is a plus

• Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn’t fun for anyone
• Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
• Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
• Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
• Think creatively; sometimes, the “traditional” solution isn’t the best one

• Exposure to real-world finance and accounting practices
• Understanding of cannabis industry operations and financial compliance
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES

Our Vision – why we exist – is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.

Our Mission – how we will do this – is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.

Our Values – Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.