Accounting Intern

Accounting Intern

Part-time (20 hours per week) 

For over 42 years, Leadership Florida has developed a reputation as a builder of a stronger, diverse statewide sense of community. A respected non-partisan convener of committed individuals, Leadership Florida enhances the knowledge and leadership abilities of Florida's leaders through educational programs and by encouraging collaborative work for the betterment of our state. Leadership Florida provides Floridians essential information and a meaningful forum for their opinions, and creates opportunities for shared experiences that are inviting, inspiring and of lasting value.

Internship Summary: The Accounting Intern serves as an assistant to the finance management team of Leadership Florida. This critical position touches nearly every aspect of this statewide nonprofit's day-to-day accounting functions with an emphasis on collections and accounts receivable.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge or experience in handling a range of accounting and administrative support-related tasks. They must be able to work efficiently and independently with little or no supervision, as well as work with other staff members. This person must be able to communicate well and have excellent customer service skills. They must also be exceedingly well organized, flexible, and enjoy problem-solving.

Skills/Attributes Needed:

• Integrity – ethical in all work situations
• Knowledge – possess a thorough understanding of basic accounting principles needed to record daily accounting transactions
• Effective communication – be able to communicate transactions to non-accounting staff, leadership, and Leadership Florida members
• Willingness to learn – eager to learn new systems and methodologies to provide efficiency at work
• Attention to detail – diligent and thorough in completing work tasks
• Deadlines – must be aware of all deadlines and work accordingly to meet those deadlines
• Accounting software knowledge – should be able to navigate accounting and database software efficiently as well as create Excel spreadsheets for data analysis
• Dependability – reliable and responsible
• Cooperation – pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Initiative – willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
• Adaptability/Flexibility – open to change and considerable variety in the workplace
• Problem-Solving – enjoys investigating how to solve complex problems

Requirements:

• Experience with QuickBooks accounting and database management software
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word and Excel

Duties:

• Use QuickBooks accounting & Novi AMS membership software to record, store, and analyze information
• Verify transactions such as postings, membership records, journal entries, and bank reconciliations for completeness and mathematical accuracy, and account codes
• Prepare bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts, and sending cash, checks, or other forms of payment to banks
• Receive, record, and bank cash, checks, and credit card payments
• Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures
• Follow up on accounts receivable collection as deemed necessary
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Track all donations and registration payments within membership software and prepare donation letters when necessary
• Work with staff and management in providing accurate and timely information.

Compensation: $14.00 per hour

To apply, send resume and cover letter to Esin Yapa at eyapa@leadershipflorida.org. 

Leadership Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestor, citizenship status, uniform service member status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.