College Intern – Operational Accounting, Financial Reporting

Job Description

College Intern (Accounting & Finance) | AHRC Nassau

The Tone:
This is a College Intern (Accounting & Finance) internship at AHRC Nassau, located in Glen Head, NY. AHRC Nassau is a large nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential services. This role is crucial for gaining valuable hands-on experience in operational accounting and financial reporting, offering insight into nonprofit financial operations. The intern will develop both technical and soft skills while contributing to the organization’s financial processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Glen Head, NY
• Team: Works within the Accounting & Finance department, reporting to accounting professionals.
• Mission: To gain hands-on experience in operational accounting and financial reporting, supporting the organization’s financial health.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Excel, Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Close Support: Assist with preparing and inputting journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and conduct basic financial analysis under supervision.
• Operational Accounting: Support the accounts payable process by verifying invoices, matching purchase orders, and assisting with filing administration.
• Cash Management: Assist with cash receipts processing, including remote deposit of checks, recording receipts, applying payments to billed receivables, and monitoring banking activity.
• Payroll & Billing: Help with billing functions, including reconciliations, and assist with payroll-related tasks within the Time & Attendance and Processing units.
• Analytics & Audit: Assist the FP&A team with data compilation, report generation, and preparing analytics, while also supporting fiscal and regulatory audits.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; Entry-Level career experience.
• Experience: Basic operational experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
• Skills: Basic knowledge of accounting principles, good interpersonal communication, strong attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.