Finance and Accounting Intern

Position Summary: Responsible for tasks related to finance and accounting for charter schools and non profit organizations including journal entries, balancing, audits, and special projects.

Reports To: Senior Accountant

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accounting data entry and bank reconciliation.
• Assist Accounts Payable department with various needs.
• Maintain files, including filing of accounts payable documentations and other miscellaneous filing. 
• Pick up/delivery of mail and other materials.
• Account reconciliation in the general ledger.
• Entering Journal Entries.
• Engaging with other client/department managers.
• Assist with annual audit and meeting other statutory requirements.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Some knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel) or similar software.

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate or Graduate Student in a finance, accounting, public/non-profit management program or related field.
• Junior or Senior classification, if Undergraduate Student. 
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA.
• Must have experience working with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with QuickBooks preferred.

Hours & Travel: Approximately 20 hours per week; flexible depending on availability; opportunity for additional hours during the school breaks. Local travel required on occasion due to client needs.