Finance Intern

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain•Winterville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Intern supports the Finance Department with routine accounting, reconciliation, revenue, payroll, and month-end close activities. This position provides hands-on experience in nonprofit accounting while supporting the accuracy and timeliness of financial records. Working closely with Finance leadership and team members, the intern assists with daily and weekly accounting activities, account reconciliations, and other financial processes. This is a temporary, semester-based internship aligned with the academic calendar. Internship opportunities may be available during the fall, spring, and/or summer semesters, based on organizational needs and student availability. Opportunities for extension into subsequent semesters may be considered based on performance and organizational needs.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Ability to manage recurring daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Accounting coursework preferred
Previous accounting, bookkeeping, or office experience helpful but not required
Experience with Sage Intacct, Salesforce, MyClubHub, or similar financial systems helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Enter deposits into Sage Intacct daily
Complete assigned bank reconciliations
Research and document reconciling items for review
Record ACH activity and supporting details according to the established weekly schedule
Generate accounts receivable aging and month-end reports
Reconcile accounts receivable balances to the general ledger monthly
Review accounts receivable aging for past-due or unusual balances and identify items that may require collection, adjustment, or write-off
Maintain supporting documentation for accounts receivable activity
Import semi-monthly payroll activity into Sage Intacct
Prepare the month-end payroll accrual journal entry
Assist with reconciliation of payroll-related activity as needed
Run pledge and contribution reports weekly
Maintain supporting schedules and reconciliation documentation for revenue activity
Reconcile contribution and special event revenue between Sage Intacct and Salesforce
Research differences and prepare supporting documentation for required adjustments
Maintain reconciliation templates and supporting schedules throughout the month for prepaid expenses, insurance, fixed assets, deferred revenue, and other assigned accounts
Complete month-end reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts
Research reconciling items and prepare proposed adjustments for review
Maintain organized documentation supporting account balances and month-end entries
Receive and organize food program inventory and meal documentation
Prepare supporting calculations for the required month-end inventory entry
Maintain documentation supporting inventory balances and activity
Reconcile benefit, payroll, and other assigned liability accounts monthly
Research outstanding or unusual balances and document reconciling items
Review fixed asset additions and disposals and maintain supporting fixed asset records
Update fixed asset records for approved disposals
Calculate and record monthly depreciation
Reconcile fixed asset records to the general ledger
Record monthly investment, dividend, and related activity in the general ledger
Prepare monthly investment lead sheets and reconciliations for assigned Foundation and BBF investment accounts
Maintain supporting statements and documentation for investment activity
Reconcile contributions and special event revenue between Sage Intacct and Salesforce
Maintain deferred revenue schedules
Prepare and record approved deferred revenue adjustments
Maintain supporting documentation for deferred revenue balances
Reconcile pledges and receivables recorded in MyClubHub to Sage Intacct
Research differences between systems and maintain supporting reconciliation documentation
Prepare proposed adjustments for review when needed
Maintain accurate and organized electronic accounting records
Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
Provide documentation requested for financial statement audits and other reviews
Maintain confidentiality of payroll, employee, donor, and financial information
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned