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40 people are interested
Accounting Intern
ORGANIZATION: ASYLUM ACCESS
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40 people are interested
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Accounting intern will support the Finance Team in reconciling general ledger accounts and closing year-end books. Based on expertise and relevant experience, the Accounting intern will also assist in identifying risks and proposing solutions on matters related to financial reporting. There will be a larger focus the new accounting software NetSuite as well as helping conduct internal audits for all country offices. The Accounting intern will have the opportunity to work across departments including finance, accounting, and operations.
SCHEDULE AND START DATE
The Accounting intern must commit to work a minimum of 24 hours per week for 6 months at our Oakland, CA office. Ideal candidates will possess the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively with high attention to detail. All interested candidates with a minimum of basic accounting experience are encouraged to apply, including students currently enrolled in an academic institution. The start date is January.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Reconciliation of subsidiary general ledgers in 4 currencies with focus in new accounting system
Closing journal entries
Assist in preparing budget vs. actual reports
Assist with cash flow forecasts
Support in preparing audit schedules
Supporting writing and research for the Finance and Accounting Manager
Collaborate with the Finance and Accounting Manager to implement and maintain internal controls and procedures through internal audits
REQUIREMENTS
Experience with bookkeeping, data entry, and general ledger journal entries
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to pay close attention to detail, and manage and prioritize multiple projects
Strong initiative and self-motivated
Desire to learn about nonprofit accounting and finance
Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups. Candidate should be culturally sensitive
Basic working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, Ms Office and related tools (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
Desired:
- Demonstrated bookkeeping accuracy
More opportunities with ASYLUM ACCESS
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About ASYLUM ACCESS
Location:
555 12th St 5th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607, US
Mission Statement
Asylum Access's mission is to make refugees' human rights a reality in Africa, Latin America and Asia.
Description
Asylum Access was founded on September 27, 2005. From our inception, we have engaged in advocacy at a global level that aims to transform the human rights landscape for refugees in first countries of refuge. Our initial advocacy targeted problems in UN-run refugee status determination proceedings that decide the fate of nearly 100,000 refugees in more than 50 countries worldwide, drawing on the direct, on-the-ground experience of our founding staff and board members who had provided legal assistance to refugees navigating these proceedings in Egypt, Uganda, Turkey, Ecuador and elsewhere.
We launched our first overseas pilot project - a Community Legal Empowerment initiative that trained refugees to provide basic legal advice and advocacy within their own communities - in January 2007 in partnership with the University of Capetown’s refugee legal aid clinic in Capetown, South Africa. In October 2007, we opened our doors in Quito, Ecuador and Bangkok, Thailand.
In 2009, we began work in the refugee camps in the Western Tanzania region of Kigoma, and then in June 2010 we moved our Tanzania operations to Dar Es Salaam. In 2011 we achieved our target number for full capacity across these three offices - 5,000 refugees receiving legal information, advice, and/or representation annually - and began planning for expansion to other countries where refugees are denied their fundamental human rights.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1611 Telegraph Avenue, Suite #1111Oakland, CA 94612
DATE POSTED
June 28, 2018
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Financial Auditing
- Budgeting
- Reporting & Dashboards
- Accounting
- Bookkeeping
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 24 hours per week