Business Administration Intern
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$61 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Part-time |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia |
About this job
Job Description
Business Administration Intern
About Overhead Solutions Group
Overhead Solutions Group is a Forbes-recognized CPA firm serving nonprofit organizations, grant-funded entities, and mission-driven businesses. We help our clients strengthen their accounting systems, prepare for audits, meet grant and compliance requirements, and produce financial information they can use.
We are a small firm, so the work here is not narrow. People own their projects, work directly with clients, and see how a whole engagement fits together.
We hire and promote against five values: Excellence, Accountability, Integrity, Preparedness, and Impact.
About the Role
Overhead Solutions Group is seeking a motivated Business Administration Intern to support our internal operations, human resources systems, task management processes, and day-to-day administrative needs. This is a great opportunity for a student majoring in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, Operations, or a related field who wants hands-on experience learning how a growing professional services firm operates behind the scenes.
We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and excited to learn. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow with the organization and may be interested in a full-time opportunity after graduation.
Key Responsibilities
- Human Resources & BambooHR Support
- The intern will help maintain and manage our BambooHR system for a small team of fewer than 10 employees. This portion of the role is expected to be approximately 10–20% of the position.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with onboarding new team members
- Helping ensure offboarding steps are completed properly
- Making sure employees complete and sign required documents, including employee handbooks and company policies
- Maintaining personnel records and HR-related information in BambooHR
- Tracking time-off records, employee updates, and performance review schedules
- Assisting with reminders and follow-up related to performance reviews and HR tasks
- Canopy Task Management Support
The intern will help manage our workflow and task management system, Canopy, to ensure projects and assignments are organized and up to date.
Responsibilities may include:
- Setting up tasks and projects in Canopy
- Assigning tasks to the appropriate team members
- Monitoring upcoming deadlines
- Following up with team members on outstanding assignments
- Helping ensure workflows are accurate, complete, and timely
- Assisting with updates to recurring task lists and internal processes
- Identifying areas where task management processes can be improved
- Administrative & Operations Support
The intern will also help with general internal operations to keep the office running smoothly.
Responsibilities may include:
- Monitoring office supplies and helping ensure items are restocked as needed
- Keeping track of basic office needs such as printer paper, trash bags, coffee, creamer, and other supplies
- Assisting with internal meetings, scheduling, and communications
- Helping organize documents, files, and internal resources
- Supporting special projects related to HR, operations, workflow, or administration
- Assisting with general administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Human Resources, Operations Management, or a related field
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Dependable, proactive, and willing to learn
- Comfortable communicating with team members and following up on tasks
- Able to handle confidential information professionally
- Comfortable using Google Workspace, including Google Docs, Sheets, Calendar, and Gmail
- Willing to learn BambooHR, Canopy, and other internal systems
- Interested in learning how a professional services firm operates
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience with HR, operations, and task management systems
- Training on BambooHR and Canopy
- Exposure to how a growing accounting and consulting firm manages internal operations
- Experience supporting workflow, employee processes, and administrative systems
- The opportunity to learn, grow, and potentially transition into a full-time role after graduation
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate enjoys organization, systems, follow-up, and helping a team stay on track. This person does not need prior experience, but they should be eager to learn, comfortable asking questions, and interested in building a long-term career in business administration, operations, or management.