Finance and Accounting Intern

                 

Position Type:                    Part-time (10-20 hours per week)

Location:                                Saint Paul, MN

Travel Required:               Local (fewer than 25%)

Required Education:       Minimum, Must be Enrolled as Part or Full Time Student

Min Experience Req:       40+ Credit Hours

 

Organization Overview

 

The Sanneh Foundation serves the holistic youth development needs of the increasingly diverse Twin Cities metro area. Our mission is to empower youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improve lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health and social and emotional development, and unite communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.

 

Description

 

The Finance and Accounting Intern will work with the Finance Manager and Operations Manager to create projections, solutions, and reports to aid The Sanneh Foundation as a financial advisor for its programs. The position will also provide the opportunity to learn the monthly accounting principles for a non-profit organization through hands on experience. Duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of the kind of assignments that can be expected. This is an unpaid internship that is directly supervised by the Finance Manager.

 

 

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities

1. Database and Customer Relationship Management Support

• Pulling A/R reports and summaries for campaigns and programs
  Enter donations and receivables
  ·    Tracking grant allocations and expenses
• Track and report all receivable platforms

2. Administrative Duties

• Monthly recurring journal entries as required.
• Reconcile and balance program and campaign financials
  · Monitor bank account reconciliations.
• Monitor ACH journal entries.
• Run monthly credit card transactions and provide journal entries
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reporting.
• Other projects as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

• Proficient using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Experience with CRM systems and donation management.
• Experience using financial management software or Quickbooks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work with a diverse set of people.

 

Timeframe

Spring Semester: January– May

Summer Semester: June – August

Fall Semester: September – December

Approximately 10-20 hours/week; hours are flexible.

 

To apply send a copy of your cover letter and resume to Brandon Griffin at bgriffin@thesannehfoundation.org 

 

The above statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position.  Rather they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position. Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description.  Employment at The Sanneh Foundation is at-will and may be terminated by either employee or employer for any lawful reason.