Finance Operations Intern

ASCO•Alexandria, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care? Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors who care for people with cancer, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is committed to conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality care. Internship Overview: ASCO is a flexible, high-performance membership organization where employees collaborate to support our mission through evidence, care, and impact. Together with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation, we foster a culture that prioritizes customer-centricity, emphasizes teamwork, and commits to quality. Our culture, ASCO Works – Our Way of Working, has long enabled workplace flexibility and embraced technology to help us achieve balance. This is an Alexandria, VA based internship. To learn what it’s like to work at ASCO, click here. Who we are looking for: ASCO is seeking a Finance Operations Intern to support the Finance team, with hands-on exposure to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and the full revenue cycle with a mission-driven nonprofit setting. This immersive internship is designed to provide meaningful, project-based experience that supports financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and cross functional collaboration across the organization. And will provide direct exposure to how finance functions as a central hub supports the entire organization. If you are detail-oriented, looking to gain hands-on experience in finance operations while making a meaningful impact, We’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate BA/BS degree program, or graduate program, or recently graduated from a 4-year degree program. Candidates must be at least a junior or entering their junior year of college at the start of the internship.
Pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, information technology or related field
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as independently
Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (365 preferred); proficient in Microsoft Excel
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with flexibility to adapt to changing needs
Solid organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills and professionalism
Willingness to enhance skills

Responsibilities

Gain hands-on experience across the revenue cycle, supporting financial accuracy and timely processing
Assist the Accounts Payable team by reviewing vendor and individual invoices and processing payments in the system of record, helping maintain strong partner relationships and timely financial transactions
Support accounts receivable reconciliation by comparing system of record data with CRM and external partner statements to ensure financial accuracy and integrity
Contribute to finance projects focused on improving operational efficiency, including reviewing policies, identifying optimization opportunities, and participating in technology-driven workflow enhancements
Actively follow up with customers on overdue payments and ensure accurate application of deposits and credits to customer accounts
Gain hands-on experience across the revenue cycle, supporting financial accuracy and timely processing
Assist the Accounts Payable team by reviewing vendor and individual invoices and processing payments in the system of record, helping maintain strong partner relationships and timely financial transactions
Support accounts receivable reconciliation by comparing system of record data with CRM and external partner statements to ensure financial accuracy and integrity
Contribute to finance projects focused on improving operational efficiency, including reviewing policies, identifying optimization opportunities, and participating in technology-driven workflow enhancements
Other reporting and administrative activities as needed.