Immediate Need: Volunteer Bookkeeper or Accounting Intern

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An intern or volunteer working in the field of accounting would help Wings for Success in the implementation of policies and practices for financial management, event accounting, and assisting in deposits. By getting hands-on experience working under our Treasurer, he/she will be educated to understand accounting / finance management in the world of non-profits or use your professional experience.

No experience necessary, but we would like you to submit your resume listing all experience and education with inquiry due to the nature of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work at the direction of the Board Treasurer and under the guidance of the Executive Director while on site
• Understand, process and verify all accounting transactions for Wings for Success
• Work on and support professional management assignments
• Work on and assist in the preparation of excel files to be uploaded into Quick Books, prepare financial statements and various ad hoc reports for special events, etc.
• Develop, utilize and learn how to use all spreadsheets, databases and other computer applications that Wings utilizes to complete all financial transactions for the organization
• Manage the scanning and record keeping of donations, contributions, etc.

Skills and Specifications

• Good math, Microsoft Office (Excel) and communication skills: both oral and written, is a must.
• Good work ethic, able to meet deadlines, flexibility and team player are important attributes to be successful in this position.
• Must have knowledge of the basic principles and practices of accounting and financial analysis
• Must be able to collect, evaluate and interpret data, in both statistical and narrative form
• Capable of preparing excel files and maintaining records and documentation
• Other skills required are related to problem solving, entering and verifying data, knowledge of computers, various software applications and standard office equipment

Education and Qualifications

• Our accounting intern must be currently enrolled in a local college/university studying accounting or have had exposure to the fundamentals of accounting to be successful at this position.
• Accounting or Bookkeeping experience preferred , but will train the right candidate.