Accounting Intern Job Description
Who We Are
Highline Warren is a vertically integrated distributor of maintenance consumables with unmatched access to the North American market. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company operates 21 distribution and manufacturing facilities across North America, offering more than 30,000 products to over 10,000 customers.
Highline Warren provides access to over 400 trusted brands – including national, owned, and private label products – and serves as a strategic manufacturing partner to top retailers across North America. With industry-leading fill rates and a strategic network that reaches 99% of the U.S. population within two days, the company simplifies the supply chain for its customers. Employing more than 1,700 teammates, Highline Warren is driven by people powered performance. For more information, visit our website at www.HighlineWarren.com.
Internship Location: Memphis, TN
Setting: Hybrid: Monday – Thursday Onsite, Friday Remote Flexibility
Duration: May 24, 2027 – August 6, 2027
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week
Internship Position Summary
As an Accounting Intern, you will work primarily under the Corporate Accounting Supervisor and the Director of Accounting. You will get the opportunity to see how accounting is applied, not only in the Accounting Department but also how it affects other business units. Work will include running reports, reviewing transactions, performing reconciliations, assisting with audits, and analyzing the general ledger. This internship will enable you to experience accounting in the real world, as well as expose you to other Finance departments and how they interact within an organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Review intercompany reports to track transactions between companies
- Analysis of cash transactions and forecasting
- Assist in preparation of financial reports
- Reconciliation of general ledger accounts
- Ad hoc reporting and project support as needed
- Engage in ritualistic combat against the Finance Department
- Additional training to ensure success
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel)
- Ability to learn new systems and skills
- Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills to build strong interpersonal relationships
- Able to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently
Minimum Experience and Education
- Must either be a recent graduate or in the process of completing a bachelor's or master’s degree in accounting (rising juniors and above)
- Must have completed introductory accounting courses and have a basic understanding of financial principles
Skills Required
- Recent graduate or currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting
- Rising junior status or above
- Completed introductory accounting courses
- Basic understanding of financial principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to learn new systems and skills
Highline Warren Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Highline Warren and has not been reviewed or approved by Highline Warren.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as solid, with a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO option and generally decent pricing for family coverage. Medical, dental, and vision are part of the standard offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match is available. Matching contributions are noted alongside a multi‑year vesting schedule to confirm for the specific role.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and floating holidays are included in the package. Scheduling flexibility and acceptable PTO are noted in some roles.
Highline Warren Insights
What We Do
Highline Warren is North America's premier distributor of automotive oils, chemicals and consumable products, offering strategic manufacturing and market exclusives such as MAG 1®, Prime Guard®, Rain-X® Windshield Wash and BlueDevil®. With an ever-growing brand portfolio, multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America and investments into new capabilities and technology, Highline Warren is able to service 99% of the United States more efficiently and effectively than ever before. For more information, please visit: www.highlinewarren.com
