Finance & Accounting Intern

Menlo Church • Menlo Park, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly driven and independent undergraduate student to join our team for Summer 2026. This is a mission-critical role reporting directly to the Finance Director, spanning financial operations, data integrity, and congregant engagement. The ideal candidate blends a head for numbers with a heart for ministry. You must be prepared for the detailed, "gritty" work of cleaning up historical data, while possessing the professional maturity to lead high-visibility process improvements and manage volunteer teams.
Essential Functions

This role is designed to split your time between essential operational maintenance and strategic project leadership.

Requirements

• Current undergraduate student (completed at least one full year of study).
• Concentration: Majoring or minoring in Economics, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector, church administration, or ministry operations.
• Independent Starter: Ability to take a high-level prompt, define the solution, and execute the work without requiring constant supervision.
• Humble & Hungry: Eager to learn and not afraid of "grunt work" (filing, data cleanup), understanding its value to the big picture.
• Analytical: Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot patterns and discrepancies in data.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Excel; ability to quickly learn and utilize new software and database systems.
• Actively participate in the life of Menlo Church, this includes activities like attending services, gifting, joining a small group, and serving in ministry.
• Possess a strong and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrating a commitment to serving God through our church community.
• Hold compatible theological beliefs in alignment with the essential tenets of ECO, as outlined on their website (https://eco-pres.org/).
• Be actively involved in a community of believers who can provide support, encouragement, and accountability in your walk with Christ.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Onboarding: Analyze the current workflow and implement a streamlined process for onboarding new vendors to enhance compliance and efficiency.
• Financial Transparency: Assist the Finance Director in redesigning key financial reports to increase clarity and transparency for non-financial staff and leadership.
• Congregant Connection: Lead a project to refine how we connect with new congregants and givers, ensuring they are successfully integrated into the various ministries across Menlo.
• Volunteer Leadership: Assist in the launch and onboarding of a brand-new Stewardship Volunteer Team, helping to build the operational structure for this ministry group.
• Record Cleanup: Undertake the essential work of auditing and cleaning up older historical financial records to ensure our database is accurate and ready for future growth.

Benefits

• Mentorship: Work directly under the Finance Director, gaining invaluable insight into the financial operations of a large organization.
• Impact: Your work will directly affect how we steward our resources and how effectively we welcome new people into our community.
• Versatility: You will leave with a resume demonstrating both hard technical skills (finance/data) and essential soft leadership skills (volunteer management/process improvement).

What This Job Offers

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