Finance Intern

Position Summary

The Finance Intern is a member of the Finance team and supports daily accounting and financial operations related to pledge and payment processing, vendor management, donor support, and administrative finance functions. Working closely with the finance staff, the intern will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit finance operations within a high-volume donor and community partner environment. This internship is designed as a structured learning experience intended to build foundational knowledge in nonprofit accounting, financial processing, customer service, and operational support. The intern will work under close supervision and will not be independently responsible for final financial approvals, reconciliations, or external financial reporting.

Position Duties & Learnings

• Gain hands on experience in a nonprofit, high donor-based finance, and accounting environment.
• Support Finance team in ensuring timely and accurate processing of pledges while understanding the impact of these transactions on financial statements.
• Absorb and validate donor information, and resolve discrepancies related to contributions and payment processing.
• Adhere to monthly processing deadlines.
• Review, verify, and enter new vendor information and vendor changes while ensuring accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation.
• Aid in preparation of reports, spreadsheets, reconciliations, and other finance-related materials as assigned.
• Cook up and coordinate with internal departments to obtain missing information, clarify transaction details, and support efficient processing workflows.
• Support Finance team with data entry, document organization, record retention, and audit preparation activities.
• Help identify data inconsistencies or processing issues and escalate concerns appropriately to Finance team members.
• Participate in process improvement efforts related to finance operations, donor processing, and administrative workflows.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive financial, donor, and organizational information.
• Perform special assignments and other work on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education where appropriate.
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Previous internship, administrative, customer service, or finance-related experience preferred.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Experience working with databases, financial systems, or donor management preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring monthly processing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service orientation with the ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Comfortable learning and navigating financial systems, databases, and donor platforms.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to accuracy and quality in financial and administrative processes.