Accounting Intern

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is offering an Accounting Intern position in Rochester, NY. The role provides hands-on experience in accounts payable, cash receipts, and reconciliations within a confidential environment.

The internship supports a 15–20 hour weekly schedule with starting pay of $20.00 per hour or academic credit options, emphasizing accuracy and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to interact courteously with staff, residents, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Record deposit activity for month-end posting and reconciliation.
• Prepare and record journal entries for miscellaneous cash receipts.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reconciliations for bank accounts and receivables.
• Research and resolve reconciling items.
• Assist with data entry and clerical support as needed.
• Act as backup for Accounts Payable and Payroll Administrator positions.
• Maintain fixed assets, purchase orders, and credit card systems.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pursuing Finance degree (2nd/3rd year)

Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission:

We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge… Life. Inspired Every Day.

Accounting Intern

Starting Pay Rate: $20.00/hour OR for academic credits

Schedule: 15 - 20 hours per week

This internship provides hands-on experience in accounting operations, with a focus on accounts payable, cash receipt entries, account reconciliations, and the accurate, timely distribution of data. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and committed to fostering a positive workplace culture. All responsibilities must be performed with strict confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Record deposit activity for month-end posting and reconciliation.
• Prepare and record journal entries for miscellaneous cash receipts.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations for bank accounts, receivables, and other liability accounts.
• Research and resolve reconciling items.
• Compile information and prepare spreadsheets to assist finance department and outside auditors in internal and external statement preparations.
• Assist the Controller/Asst Controller to update policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper filing of documents.
• Assist with data entry, filing and clerical support as needed.
• Act as backup for Accounts Payable and Payroll Administrator positions.
• Maintain fixed assets, purchase orders, company credit card system, and other duties as assigned.

General Professionalism & Skills:

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the ESLC mission and values, including trust, integrity, respect, and a focus on quality in interactions with staff, residents, and community members.
• Supports diversity, equity, and inclusion for all individuals.
• Manages time independently to complete assignments.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated computer efficiency (Excel and Microsoft Office Programs).
• Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Current 2nd or 3rd year college student making progress toward a bachelor’s degree in Finance
• Accounting or Business Administration.

EXPERIENCE:

• Understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office Products.
• Ability to perform detailed work with written or numerical data, and to make mathematical calculations accurately.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and administrative relationships necessary within a business environment.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality with access to sensitive payroll and resident business.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance appropriate for office standards and responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing duties of this job requires prolonged sitting, occasional walking and standing. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 30 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.