Finance Intern

Job Description

Intern, Finance-Dallas, TX | American Heart Association

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at American Heart Association, located in Dallas, TX with a hybrid work model. Founded in 1924, the American Heart Association is a leading voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, having cut related deaths in half. This role offers college students hands-on experience in financial accounting operations within a non-profit, voluntary health organization, contributing directly to the progress toward a healthier future for all. The intern’s impact helps the organization achieve its mission of driving breakthroughs and implementing solutions in science, policy, and care.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: Hybrid Dallas, TX
• Pay: $23.00 hourly
• Team: Financial Accounting Operations
• Mission: Support daily, monthly, and year-end financial accounting, audit preparation, and special projects using GAAP.
• Tech Stack: Excel (vlookup, pivot tables), MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger: Assist with general ledger accounting duties for National Center and Regions to support daily operations, month-end, and year-end closing records.
• Reconciliations: Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts and ensure timely research and resolution of reconciling items.
• Journal Entries: Prepare journal entries, including inter-company and association-wide entries, in line with established general ledger close deadlines.
• Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by preparing work papers, conducting analysis, and documenting processes and procedures as needed.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Interact and engage with various stakeholders during monthly financial close processes and while performing other tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior level student pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and manage multiple priorities across multiple entities.
• Skills: Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, including vlookup and pivot tables. Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Reliable WiFi Connection and reliable transportation.
• Bonus: Minimum availability of 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 8:30am-5pm. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.