WFM-IGP Accounting Intern
This internship is with The World Federalist Movement – Institute for Global Policy. The Finance and Human Resources team is looking for one intern to assist with a range of duties and projects. The interns will report to the Accounting and Administration Manager. The internship can be full-time or part-time (2-3 days per week) and must be for a period of 3-4 months. Please note that this internship is unpaid though full-time interns will receive a small per diem. There are also stipends available for those who apply. More information can be found here.
Responsibilities
*Please note that this internship is primarily administrative however, supervisors will make a concerted effort to see that there is a balance of grant and budget work.*
• Prepare postage, petty cash, payroll allocations, and other monthly journal entries.
• Perform Accounts Payable processing (checks/wires) and Accounts Receivable preparations (using Blackbaud)
• Assist with financial reports, grant reports, and other internal and external reports and bank reconciliations
• Assist with 1099s
• Assist with monthly payroll
• Assist with annual internal audit preparation
• Assist with filing, typing, organizing
• Maintain Accounting Database
• Other related duties and possible responsibilities in other departments as needed (example: development)
Qualifications
• Advanced undergraduate or graduate working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Excellent written and oral communication, research, organization and writing skills
• Knowledge of or previous experience in non-profits preferred
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office software preferred
• Ability to work independently and within the constraints of tight deadlines
• Proficiency in English, additional language proficiencies are a plus
• Interest in WFM-IGP’s missions
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references. Please include the name of the internship in the subject of the email (if applicable) and in the cover letter. Be sure to indicate your approximate start date as well. Internship applications must be received by:
Summer applications – As soon as possible
Fall applications – August 28
Spring applications – December 1
Applications can be emailed, faxed or mailed to:
E-mail: internship@wfm-igp.org
Fax: +1 212 599-1332
World Federalist Movement - Institute for Global Policy
Attn: Internship Coordinator
708 Third Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017
USA
No phone inquiries please