Finance Intern

The National Domestic Violence Hotline•West Lake Hills, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Intern will support the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with reporting, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit financial practices. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on learning and exposure to nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and financial operations, building on existing academic knowledge while contributing to the organization’s mission-driven work. This is a semester-based, in-person internship located in our Austin, Texas office, requiring availability of 20–25 hours per week.

Requirements

A student with (60) sixty or more hours of completed college coursework, pursuing an Accounting or Finance degree from an accredited college or university are required.
Ability to attend in person at our office.
Foundational knowledge of accounting principles (through coursework or projects)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and data organization
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment
High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
Effective written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Interest in nonprofit work and social impact

Nice To Haves

Gain exposure to nonprofit accounting standards and compliance requirements
Understand grant management and restricted vs. unrestricted funds
Develop skills in financial reporting and budgeting within a mission-driven environment
Learn to use accounting software and financial tools

Responsibilities

Assist with daily financial operations, including data entry, account reconciliations, and expense tracking
Support the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
Help monitor budgets and track program expenditures
Assist in processing invoices, reimbursements, and donations
Maintain organized financial records and documentation in compliance with nonprofit regulations
Support audit preparation and grant reporting activities
Conduct basic financial analysis and research as needed
Collaborate with team members on special projects and process improvements
Improve implementation and usage of the organization’s ticketing and task management system (Jira)
Explore and recommend improvements to digital and physical filing structures
Research and provide a report on potential AI use cases and tools; assist in evaluating options
Review standard operating procedures (SOPs), identify and recommend enhancements
Assist with bank account reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations