ACCOUNTING INTERN

Description

• POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Finance, and consistent with the Mission of the YMCA, the
• Accounting Intern will gain hands-on experience in various accounting functions, including
• bookkeeping, financial reporting, and account reconciliation. This internship provides an excellent
• opportunity to develop practical skills and gain valuable insight into the accounting profession.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with daily bookkeeping and data entry tasks.
• Prepare and maintain financial records and documentation.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Reconcile bank statements, and general ledger schedules monthly.
• Assist in the preparation of treasury summary, tracking tables, and other financial reports and analysis.
• Perform research on accounting policies and regulations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Collaborate with the accounting team on various projects.
• Update strategic plan documents and monthly financial dashboard as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Assists with proper coding of such items as invoices, vouchers, expense reports, check requests, etc., that conform to standard procedures to ensure accurate entry into the financial system.
• Review credit card statements monthly to ensure all receipts have been received and enforce strict adherence to all corporate policies and procedures.
• Adheres to strict confidentiality and ensures that all YMCA policies and procedures are consistently enforced. Ability to represent the YMCA in a mature and professional manner.
• Assist with fixed asset tracking and internal IT support.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Two years’ experience in computer applications and office support systems.
• Proficiency in Windows environment and Microsoft Office.
• Travel to various locations within the Association as needed.
• Attentive to details, be able to work with and meet deadlines, take initiative to develop and

provide information and controls necessary for efficient office operations.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic

• relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTING INTERN
• FLSA STATUS: Part-Time, temporary internship
• WAGE RANGE: $16.00 - $17.00 / Hour
• REVISION DATE: 11/03/2026
• PRIMARY FUNCTION/DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION