Finance Department Intern

Wycliffe Bible Translators USA•Orlando, FL

2d•$20

About The Position

At Wycliffe Bible Translators, your work is more than just a job. As the assistant Financial Analyst Intern, you’ll play a vital role in advancing Wycliffe’s mission by supporting the day-to-day operations of Wycliffe's Finance Department. This internship offers hands-on experience in member accounting and financial operations. You’ll help support the team with Salesforce GAU management, monthly transaction recording, resolving accounting questions, and assisting with month-end processes. You’ll partner with Corporate Accounting and Member Finance leadership and other team members to: - Champion accuracy, timeliness and integrity across financial processes, reporting and communication. - Handle financial data and interactions with professionalism, discretion and care. - Strengthen a collaborative, people-centered culture that values excellence and continuous improvement. Overview of Financial Team The Financial Services team focuses on our customers - both internal and external. The team ensures that all expenses are processed accurately and in a timely manner. The team also follows up on any queries that are generated. About Wycliffe Bible Translators For over 80 years Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc. has been committed to ensuring that people “from every nation, tribe, people and language” (Revelation 7:9) have access to God’s Word in a language and format they can clearly understand. We believe that accurate, clear and natural translations of the Bible in accessible formats lead to people entering into life-transforming relationships with God. Wycliffe is a catalyst in the global Bible translation movement, engaging with thousands of partners around the world to collaboratively carry out this work. Wycliffe’s vision is that people from every language will understand the Bible and be transformed. Our mission is to serve with the global body of Christ to advance Bible translation so people can encounter God through His Word. Wycliffe is a distinctly Christian community where you can flourish by using your God-given talents and abilities to serve and support the ministry of Bible translation. Your employment with Wycliffe is not merely a vocation; it is responding and making a commitment to actively participate in what He’s doing around the world. Your faith, prayers, skills and experiences are foundational to contributing and witnessing God’s Word impacting people around the world. This is a once-in-eternity opportunity! We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is completely trustworthy, speaking with supreme authority in all matters of belief and practice. Wycliffe’s beliefs and core values can be found here. An exemplary standard of ethics, behavior and conduct that reflects biblical principles are lived-out by all staff. As an active partner in fulfilling the Great Commission, Wycliffe staff embrace and adhere to Wycliffe’s beliefs and core values, all of which are essential to Wycliffe fulfilling its Bible translation mission. Prayer undergirds Bible translation and is foundational to Wycliffe’s work culture. Our work atmosphere provides numerous opportunities, individually and corporately, to actively live out your faith in Jesus Christ as you work heartily as to the Lord. Come use your God-given gifts and contribute to what God is doing around the world through Bible translation!

Requirements

Spiritual Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ): Demonstrates desire and ability to support corporate biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation as evidenced by your active participation and willingness to pray with and for others; be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in all verbal and written, internal and external professional communications.
Relationship Building: Effective at relationship-building with the ability to partner effectively within the department and with other directors and global teams. Works comfortably in both mono- or cross-cultural situations, winning cooperation through awareness and sensitivity to people's needs.
Customer Focus: Enthusiastic about providing high-quality customer service. Committed to high-quality work and prompt attention to the delivery of results.
Information Management and Confidentiality: Handles confidential information responsibly to maintain trust of internal and external customers. Maintains communications and information confidentiality as per applicable laws, ethical guidelines, and instructions.
Attention to Detail: Works in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner. Demonstrates concern for thoroughness and accuracy, verifying that work has been done according to procedures and standards.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to edit own work for spelling and grammar. Solid interpersonal skills in relating to people at all levels and diverse backgrounds. Ability to participate in meetings.
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, including working with diverse individuals or groups. Modifies approach or methods to fit the situation. Remains flexible and composed when facing frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Job Knowledge: Demonstrates willingness to learn and develop skills in using tools, conducting research, and applying administrative and recruiting best practices relevant to the role.
Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in tools such as Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs, Drive, Slides, etc.), Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel). Familiarity with email platforms, Slack and video conferencing software such as Zoom. Ability to conduct internet research and quickly learn new software as needed.
Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a bachelor’s program in accounting or finance, business administration, nonprofit management, ministry or a related field.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ, as evidenced by your personal testimony.
Identify with and participate in a church and proactively seek to grow your faith in Christ.
Establish and maintain a team of prayer partners who will support you in your season of ministry at Wycliffe (minimum 3-5 partners).
Actively participate in corporate prayer and devotional times.
Maintain an exemplary standard of biblical ethics, behavior and conduct within Wycliffe and in your public and private life outside of Wycliffe.
Agree to abide by Wycliffe’s ethics, behavior and conduct standards at all times.
Demonstrate Christ-like maturity in all interactions as displayed by good judgment based on biblical values and principles.
Actively incorporate your faith in Christ, as well as Wycliffe’s beliefs and core values, in all aspects of your daily work.
Guided by your faith in Christ, demonstrate these core competencies in daily work and interactions: Faithful in following Christ. (See John 8:31-32, Prov. 3:5-6.) Follow Christ faithfully, allowing Scripture to guide decisions, and continually grow in relationship with God and His people. Intentional in collaboration with humility. (See 1 Cor. 3:5-9, Col. 3:12.) Collaborate intentionally to accomplish work goals, demonstrating a commitment to cross-departmental, inter-organizational and cross-cultural teamwork. Agile in learning. (See Prov. 1:5, Phil. 1:9-10.) Demonstrate a dedication to personal and professional growth within a culture that values continuous learning, individually and collectively. Excellent in stewardship. (See 1 Cor. 4:2, 1 Peter. 4:10.) Participate in God’s work, stewarding His resources responsibly with urgency and excellence. Proactive in discernment. (See John 5:17, 19; Matt. 6:33.) Seek to discern where and how God is at work. Align our efforts with His purposes.

Nice To Haves

Nonprofit, ministry or recruiting work experience is preferred.
Familiarity with diverse staff types and ministry service is beneficial.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Faithfully and regularly pray for the ongoing work of Bible translation and for people from around the world to experience transformation.
Act as an organizational representative presenting the global ministry of Wycliffe and encouraging interested individuals, organizations and churches to participate in the work of Bible translation.
Live out the conviction that “work flows through relationship” by passionately “loving God and loving people” through word and deed.
Promote team and organizational culture standards, ensuring high customer service standards.
Work alongside the Manager, Financial Services and Director, Member Finance and other team members to support overall team objectives.
Assist with member accounting activities, including the setup, maintenance and termination of Salesforce member ministry GAUs (General Accounting Units).
Assist with the monthly recording of member transactions.
Liaise with the Member Finance department to ensure all accounting issues are resolved.
Working closely in collaboration with the Financial Services team to ensure that all month-end processes related to Member Finance are completed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Financial Services Manager.