Part-Time Accounting Intern — Hands-On Finance Experience

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Accounting Intern at YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area in Wilmington, NC provides hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and account reconciliation. Under supervision of the Director of Finance, you will support accounts payable/receivable, month-end close, and financial analysis.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with the accounting team, with responsibilities including coding invoices, reconciling statements, and maintaining financial

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, able to meet deadlines, take initiative to develop and provide information and controls necessary for efficient office operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Accounting basics

MS Office

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting Intern at YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area in Wilmington, NC provides hands-on experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and account reconciliation. Under supervision of the Director of Finance, you will support accounts payable/receivable, month-end close, and financial analysis.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and collaboration with the accounting team, with responsibilities including coding invoices, reconciling statements, and maintaining financial