Accounting Intern

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking an Accounting Intern to support grant accounting processes while gaining practical experience in a nonprofit legal environment. The role offers hands-on exposure to grant accounting, nonprofit financial management, financial reporting, accounting systems, financial analysis, reconciliations, and compliance monitoring. MMLA provides on-the-job training and mentorship, with opportunities for growth within the organization.

The intern will work fully in the office during the training period. After training, a hybrid arrangement may be offered, combining in-office and remote work. Scheduling is flexible between 10 and 20 hours per week. The temporary internship is anticipated to last 3 to 12 months and pays $23.00 per hour.

MMLA is committed to equal justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice. Applicants are invited to describe how their background can advance the organization’s mission. Candidates should submit a resume and references through MMLA’s employment website; applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for social justice and commitment to MMLA’s mission.
• Dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• Basic accounting principles and financial recordkeeping knowledge.
• Understanding of financial reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Ability to accurately enter and manage financial data.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies and analyze financial information to support decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Completed coursework in accounting, finance, auditing, or nonprofit management.
• Experience using accounting software or financial management systems.
• Experience working with spreadsheets and financial reporting.
• Prior internship, volunteer, or work experience involving financial recordkeeping.
• Work, volunteer, or lived experience with diverse economic, social, rural, and/or cultural communities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing financial transactions related to grants.
• Track grant funds, expenditures, and compliance with grant requirements.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports for grantors and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with program managers to ensure accurate allocation of grant funds.
• Process accounts payable invoices.
• Assist with account reconciliations and discrepancy resolution.
• Analyze financial data to support organizational decision-making.
• Adapt to a hybrid work environment with both remote and in-office responsibilities.

Benefits

• On-the-job training and mentorship.
• Opportunities for growth within the organization.
• Flexible scheduling between 10 and 20 hours per week.
• Hybrid work model may be offered after completion of training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed