Accounting & Finance Intern

Accounting & Finance Intern The Accounting & Finance Intern directly assists the Controller and Accounting team with a range of projects related to account reconciliation, invoicing, payroll entries and more. Will also provide similar support as needed for the Legal Defense Fund. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical to provide an intern the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job training within a professional non-profit setting.

Responsibilities: Data-entry of invoices into the financial system Printing and mailing of checks Processes employee reimbursements Maintains and updates W9 vendor information & 1099s Filing monthly accounting paperwork Audit support Budget Data Entry Support Assist with other administrative tasks and special projects as needed Qualifications: Current undergraduate or graduate student majoring in accounting, finance, or similar program Demonstrated interest and experience in finance & accounting Intermediate Excel experience to create and maintain accounting spreadsheets Familiarity with QuickBooks, understands T-Accounts Possess a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information Must be motivated, organized, and possess good communication skills Requirements: Must be currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student. Must be willing to work 10 hours per week around intern’s schedule during the academic year. Application guidelines: To be considered a complete application must be emailed to [email protected], and include all of the following: An application form, signed and dated with all spaces completed with the most updated information and truthful responses.

A cover letter that specifies the position(s) and session (i.e., winter-spring, summer, or fall) you are applying for, as well as your interests and qualifications. Applicants must clearly indicate which internship position(s) they are applying for in the cover letter. Applicants are welcome to apply for more than one department if they wish, please indicate your preference by ranking by number (1 being top priority) via the boxes on the Application Form linked above A resume that lists your most relevant and updated profile and contact information; and Writing Sample: This could be a drafted legal document, press release, blog, or previously submitted essay or writing assignment you’ve written that connects to civil rights and advocacy issues as they pertain to CAIR’s scope.

We just want something that best exemplifies your writing and/or analytical skills. If none of the above are available, an original academic essay will also be considered. [maximum length: 5 pages; if longer, please select an excerpt]. If you are a student, a course schedule for the most current academic period (only applicable for Fall and Spring session) Letters of recommendation are welcome but not necessary.

Writers are welcome to submit directly via email or have them sent by the applicant with their other materials. Academic credit and community service hours Interns may receive academic credit or community service hours if arrangements are made between CAIR and the intern’s school. It is the student’s responsibility to research the requirements, work with the supervising director to tailor the internship, and ensure that appropriate forms are completed if they wish to receive academic credits from their respective institutions.

Stipend CAIR National offers a $1,500/semester stipend during the Summer session to offset housing & living costs. Unfortunately we are unable to offer this during the Spring & Fall at this time. No other financial compensation is offered at this time, although we are always happy to assist with securing funding through your academic institution or other third party programs.

Scheduling requirements For Fall/Spring semesters most positions require 10-15 hours per week, with flexibility of more depending on the needs of the department and the student’s calendar. For the summer sessions interns typically work 15-20 hours a week, again flexible to needs of the department and the student’s calendar. Specific hours will be agreed upon by the student and department supervisor at the start of the internship.Internships are approximately 10 weeks long but can be longer depending on the intern’s availability.