Finance Office Intern: Kickstart Your Accounting Career

Grand Rapids Public School District; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Rapids Public Schools invites applications for a Business Office Intern at the Franklin Campus Administration Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Reporting to the Director of Financial Services, this entry-level role provides administrative and operational support to the Financial Services, Payroll and Purchasing teams.

This part-time internship (24 hours/week for four months) is ideal for recent graduates or students pursuing Accounting, Finance, or Business degrees, offering hands-on

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or >50% of Bachelor's in Business, Accounting, Finance.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial concepts.
• Proficiency with PCs including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily financial transactions, account maintenance, and data entry.
• Prepare and process invoices, payments, deposits, and other financial documents.
• Support account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation per district procedures.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Provide support with routine financial reports and data requests.
• Escalate complex issues to senior staff as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic accounting

Excel

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

Recent college graduate or 50%+ bachelor's progress in Business/Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Grand Rapids Public Schools invites applications for a Business Office Intern at the Franklin Campus Administration Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Reporting to the Director of Financial Services, this entry-level role provides administrative and operational support to the Financial Services, Payroll and Purchasing teams.

This part-time internship (24 hours/week for four months) is ideal for recent graduates or students pursuing Accounting, Finance, or Business degrees, offering hands-on