Accounting Intern (Spring 2027)

Description Northwest Real Estate Capital Corporation (NWRECC) is a nonprofit organization that manages affordable housing across eight states. We're looking for an Accounting Intern to join our corporate Accounting team in Boise, Idaho. If you're studying accounting and want to see how the work happens in practice, this internship will put you alongside experienced accounting professionals who will help you build your skills and understand how a real accounting department operates. You'll also have the opportunity to work under the supervision of an Idaho-licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), allowing you to gain professional accounting experience that may be applied toward future CPA licensure requirements. What You'll Do Depending on current projects and where we are in the monthly accounting cycle, you may: Help with accounts payable and receivable and follow transactions through the accounting cycleAssist with bank and account reconciliations and research discrepancies with guidance from the teamLearn how invoices, payments, and reimbursements are reviewed, coded, approved, and recordedAssist with monthly journal entries, management fees, and financial reportingOrganize, compare, and verify financial data using ExcelReview financial documents for completeness and accuracyWork with Yardi and other accounting and property management systemsAssist with audit preparation, including gathering documentation and supporting audit requestsHelp with special projects and process-improvement initiatives based on the Accounting team's current needsAttend Accounting team meetings and learn about different career paths within the profession Requirements What You'll Bring You're currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldYou've completed or are currently completing introductory accounting courseworkYou're comfortable working with numbers and Microsoft ExcelYou have strong attention to detail and follow projects through to completionYou're organized, curious, and willing to ask questions as you learnYou can work both independently and as part of a teamYou communicate clearly, both in writing and in conversationYou can appropriately handle confidential financial information No Prior Professional Accounting Experience Is Required. What You'll Gain Hands-on experience applying classroom concepts to real financial workPractical knowledge of AP, AR, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and the monthly accounting cycleStronger Excel and financial data analysis skillsExperience with accounting and property management softwareExposure to audit preparation and special accounting projectsInsight into accounting within affordable housing and property managementDay-to-day guidance, regular check-ins, and feedback from experienced Accounting professionalsProfessional accounting experience under the supervision of an Idaho-licensed CPA that may be applied toward Idaho CPA licensure experience requirements CPA licensure requirements vary based on an applicant's applicable pathway and circumstances. This internship is not intended to fulfill the full experience requirement for CPA licensure. Candidates are responsible for satisfying all applicable education, examination, experience, and other requirements established by the Idaho State Board of Accountancy. Schedule, Location & Compensation This is an in-person internship at our corporate office located at 210 W. Mallard Dr., Ste. A, Boise, ID 83706, running from January 11 through April 27, 2027. The intern is expected to work approximately 15–20 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility around class schedules and the Accounting department's needs. If your school offers academic credit for internships, we're happy to work with you on the applicable requirements. Application Deadline Applications will be accepted through November 27, 2026. This posting may close earlier if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early. Northwest Real Estate Capital Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.