US Accounting Internship

About the Role

The Finance Intern will assist the Finance department in day-to-day financial operations, accounting processes, and financial reporting. This role provides an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in finance and accounting functions within a non-profit organization. The intern will be involved in budget tracking, financial reporting, invoice processing, and providing support for audit preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, organizing, and maintaining financial documents such as invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and financial reports.
• Input financial transactions into accounting software and ensure accurate and timely data entry for all financial records.
• Help in preparing monthly bank reconciliations by comparing bank statements with the internal financial records.
• Assist in monitoring departmental and project budgets, track expenditures, and report variances to the Finance Manager.
• Support the verification and processing of supplier invoices and ensure payments are made on time.
• Assist in reviewing and verifying staff expense reports to ensure compliance with the organization's policies.
• Provide support during internal and external audits by gathering required documents and information.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to verify financial documentation for purchasing activities and ensure that transactions follow procurement policies.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Provide general administrative assistance, including filing, correspondence, and assisting with the organization of finance-related meetings.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Familiarity with financial and accounting principles.
• Basic understanding of financial reporting and budgeting.
• Previous experience in finance, accounting, or data entry is a plus.