YMCA Finance & Accounting Internship (Spring 2027)

YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE INC•Beverly, MA

2d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of the North Shore offers a paid finance and accounting internship with hands-on experience in the day-to-day financial operations of a multi-site, $25 million nonprofit organization. Interns will learn financial principles and corporate practices while contributing to accounting operations and gaining exposure to nonprofit finance, including contributions, grants, investments, and fixed assets. The internship also provides opportunities to network with senior leadership and experience a collaborative, mission-driven workplace. The internship lasts 14–16 weeks, typically one semester or according to school requirements, and is approximately 20 hours per week. It is based at the YMCA of the North Shore’s Cummings Center location in Beverly, Massachusetts, and pays $15 per hour. Perks include a free YMCA membership for the duration of the internship and discounts on YMCA of the North Shore programs. Applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a college or university and pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field. Applicants must be proficient with Excel spreadsheets and able to learn and apply new functions quickly. Interns must submit an application; verify any educational institution requirements; and work with a hiring manager to complete an internship learning agreement, which is reviewed by the Director of Operations, Executive Director, and HR Office. Interns may participate in only one paid or unpaid internship with the YMCA of the North Shore at a time. Requests for consecutive internships are reviewed by the intern managers. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

Be a current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a college or university.
Be pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
Be proficient in Excel spreadsheets and able to learn and apply new functions quickly.
Submit an application to be considered for the position.
Verify and meet any educational institution requirements before accepting the position.
Work with a hiring manager to submit and complete an internship learning agreement.
Participate in no more than one YMCA of the North Shore internship, paid or unpaid, at a time.

Nice To Haves

Enjoy working in Excel to create, analyze, and manage data.
Have an eye for reviewing reports, identifying trends, and problem-solving.
Have an interest in finance, accounting, auditing, or business management.

Responsibilities

Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, cash receipts, and deposits.
Enter accounts payable invoices and assist with financial reporting.
Gain exposure to contributions, grants, investments, and fixed assets.
Prepare and analyze financial reports.
Develop professional communication and time management skills.
Build introductory-level expertise in enterprise accounting systems.
Gain exposure to month-end close processes, accounts payable and receivable, and reporting and analysis.
Network with senior leadership and explore potential career paths.
Complete an internship learning agreement with a hiring manager.