Summer Intern: Accounting

American Enterprise Institute • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The accounting team at the American Enterprise Institute oversees the organization’s budget and operations. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to learn about the nonprofit financial environment. The intern will assist with day-to-day activities, account-analysis schedules, preparation of detailed account schedules for the annual financial audit and tax filing, accounts payable and accounts receivable, financial reports, and other accounting processes as required. AEI internships offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation’s leading think tanks. Competitive candidates will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university. AEI’s internship program runs for 12 weeks, and all related programming will take place in person in Washington, DC. Please see the internship program home page for updates. The summer program dates are either Tuesday, May 26, to Friday, August 21 , or Tuesday, June 2, to Friday, August 28 .

Requirements

• Great team player
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Candidates who can participate in the program in person for 25–40 hours per week are encouraged to apply
• Competitive candidates will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day activities
• Account-analysis schedules
• Preparation of detailed account schedules for the annual financial audit and tax filing
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Financial reports
• Other accounting processes as required

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees