Accounting Intern

SBP • New Orleans, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SBP is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities shrink the time between disaster and recovery. We take a holistic approach to disasters by increasing readiness and resilience before they happen, and streamlining rebuilding and long-term recovery after. Building the Way Home for Disaster Survivors: SBP serves the most vulnerable homeowners in a community impacted by a major disaster through its Recovery Services. These services are currently offered in eight states across the Gulf South, where the risk of major natural disasters is greatest. Building Readiness and Resilience Through Local Partnership: SBP supports low-capacity, high-risk communities through its Advisory Services, providing training, consulting, and organizational capacity-building through a team of subject-matter experts and Resilience Fellows. Joining SBP is more than just joining a workforce. It’s about contributing to a mission where you can enact real change and make a difference in the lives of people impacted by disasters.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; enrolled in a higher education program (Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred)
• Interest in a career in accounting or finance
• Proficiency in MS Office including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
• Pass a criminal history check to include National Sex Offender Registry, State, and FBI

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the finance team
• Perform accounts payable functions such as processing AP transactions, entering vendor invoices, and ensuring invoices are coded and approved for payment
• Participate in completing weekly job costing requirements
• Assist in month-end close and audits
• Document management
• Assist with other administrative and ad hoc projects that are assigned by the accounting/finance team

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED