Accounting & Finance Intern

Location: Franklin, MA

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Job Posted:
May 09, 2025
Company:
Parallel

Company & Role Overview

Summary

Everyone is welcome here

IN A NUTSHELL...

Accounting & Finance Intern

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  • 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

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU'LL BRING

  • 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
  • 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

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU...

  • 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

WHAT YOU GET

  • 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

Our Mission

Our Values -

Company BenefitsBenefits for this job may vary.

401(k) with Company Match, Career Advancement, Career Training, Charitable Gift Matching, Company Discounts, Dental, Medical, & Vision Benefits, Education Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off / Unlimited Vacation, Inclusive Environment, Life Insurance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Pet-Friendly, Relaxed / Casual Dress Code, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Work From Home / Remote

Working Environment

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About Parallel

Parallel is one of the largest privately-held, vertically-integrated, multi-state cannabis operators in the U.S. with active operations in five high-growth cannabis markets. In each market we are known by distinct retail brand names:  ‍

  • Florida: Surterra Wellness
  • Massachusetts: NETA 
  • Texas: goodblend 
  • Pennsylvania: goodblend 
  • Nevada: The Apothecary Shoppe

Parallel is building a leading well-being company and are looking for the best, most diverse talent to join our team. We have a high-performance, inclusive, and employee-focused culture, that focuses just as much on how we do things as on what we do. We strive for the highest compliance to our laws and regulations, while finding the most efficient and innovation solutions that will benefit how we continue to serve our customers.