Finance Intern: Systems & Accounting in a Nonprofit

Collections That Care; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $2,000

Job summary

Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, invites an intern to support day-to-day accounting tasks and strategic financial projects during Spring 2027. Interns will gain hands-on experience in a nonprofit finance environment while contributing to system optimizations and operational improvements.

This role offers exposure to core accounting functions and cross-department collaboration within the museum.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate accounting students are encouraged to apply.
• Must be ready and eager to learn new systems.
• Ability to commute to the museum in Salem is a must.
• Strong organizational and communication skills sufficient to perform the necessary tasks of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day tasks and multiple strategic projects in the Spring 2027 internship.
• Support core accounting functions and broader strategic goals.
• Assist with system optimization and improve overall efficiency.
• Collaborate with staff across the museum on finance initiatives.

Skills

Strong organizational and communicaton

Ability to commute to Salem

Willingness to learn new systems

Accounting students eligible

Education

Undergraduate or graduate accounting students

Job description

Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, invites an intern to support day-to-day accounting tasks and strategic financial projects during Spring 2027. Interns will gain hands-on experience in a nonprofit finance environment while contributing to system optimizations and operational improvements.

This role offers exposure to core accounting functions and cross-department collaboration within the museum.