Summer 2026 Intern - Accounting (Memphis, TN)

Join the team behind one of the most trusted nonprofit brands in the world. ALSAC is the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  

Our paid summer internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting a powerful mission: Finding cures. Saving children. 

What You’ll Experience: 

Over 10 weeks, you’ll be immersed in ALSAC’s culture and work alongside passionate professionals. Here’s what you can expect: 

Meaningful Projects that make a real impact 

Mentorship & Collaboration with teammates and leaders across departments 

Exclusive Chats with ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team 

Intern Project where you’ll learn design thinking, collaborate with interns, and present to ALSAC’s Executive Leadership Team 

Named one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S. by WayUp and Yello, this program is designed to be impactful, collaborative, and inspiring. 

Internship Details: 

Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2026 

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday) 

Pay: $20/hour 

Location: Headquarters Office in Memphis, TN 

Application Process:  

After you submit your application and if eligible, you will be sent an email to complete a virtual video interview from HireVue. Your submission will be reviewed and if you are selected to move forward, you will be contacted for an interview with the hiring manager. Final candidates will be selected by April 1, 2026. For more information, visit stjude.org/alsacintern or contact intern@alsac.stjude.org. 

Qualifications: 

Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college/university or May 2026 graduate    

Passionate about our mission  

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously 

Must be 18 years of age or older 

Internship Focus:  

Join our Accounting and Finance team for a hands-on internship designed to provide real-world experience in corporate accounting.  Interns will work cross-functionally to improve business processes and reporting while gaining exposure to general accounting, tax, treasury, and financial systems.  Tasks/projects will require working with Oracle, our Enterprise Resource Planning System, and ARCs, our balance sheet account reconciliation system. 

Job Functions/Responsibilities: 

Support the month-end close process by analyzing general ledger accounts and preparing required adjustment entries  

Completion of balance sheet reconciliations for bank accounts, fixed assets, and tax liability accounts 

Assist with preparation and submission of the annual government economic survey 

Support fixed asset accounting by verifying accuracy of records 

Participate in ad hoc financial analysis and special projects 

Research open accounting issues and discrepancies to support internal audit and compliance efforts 

Document and improve accounting processes 

Collaborate on onboarding materials and team initiatives 

Required Skills: 

Major in Accounting or related field 

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite 

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 

Excellent written and verbal communication 

Preferred Skills: 

Completion of Principles of Accounting 1 & 2  

Knowledge of automation tools and/or AI (e.g., Excel Macros, Copilot, ChatGPT) 

Participation in student accounting organizations or competitions