CMU Finance & Operations Associate Internship at KST

Arts Finance Cohort•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance & Operations Associate Intern role offers hands-on experience in nonprofit finance and administration, with exposure to payroll, accounts receivable and payable, credit card reconciliation, budgeting, grant reporting, and data systems management. This is an opportunity to build practical skills in the systems and structures that support mission-driven work, while contributing to the organization’s day-to-day operations. The impact of your work directly supports KST’s ability to serve nearly 20,000 patrons annually, create opportunities for over 200 local and national artists, and incubate emerging organizations led by people of color. Through this role, you will gain experience in financial and operational practices that sustain a dynamic nonprofit arts organization.

Requirements

Excellent written and oral communications skills
Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Mac Systems and willingness to learn new job-specific applications such as Salesforce, Quickbooks, and Monday.com
Experience in processing accounts payable and receivable and understanding of basic financial principles including knowledge of how to handle cash and checks, reconcile accounts, and maintain accurate records
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging and the willingness to prioritize and foster a commitment to valuing differences of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstances
Highly motivated, self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
Process-oriented with exceptional abilities in attention to detail, accuracy, organizing, time management, managing multiple tasks, setting priorities
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

Support accounts payable processing, including vendor invoices, staff reimbursements, and credit card receipts, with accurate categorization and recordkeeping.
Analyze rental event performance, identifying areas for improvement and success.
Help manage cash banks and assist with weekly bank deposits.
Support Development team with financial reports for grant reports as well as special event analytics.
Support the Finance & Operations Manager in preparing onboarding documentation for new hires, including benefits administration.
Review and organize personnel and contractor files, maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
Support with general office management: assist with digital and physical file maintenance, and organizing storage of historic data.
As appropriate, assist other departments and work as a member of interdepartmental teams to ensure the effective and efficient operations of Kelly Strayhorn Theater.
Conduct year-over-year data analysis of KST Presents performances and audience analytics.
Other duties/projects as assigned