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Accounting Volunteer/Internship
ORGANIZATION: Beacon of Hope Crisis Center
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6 people are interested
Accounting Interns (and volunteers) have the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in the nonprofit sector. The Accounting Intern can expect to work under the supervision of our Controller. The Controller is responsible for nonprofit and grant accounting duties, payroll, and more. The Accounting Intern assists the Controller in maintaining bookkeeping, analyzing actual financial data, learning more about bookkeeping software, while taking on projects with other accounting activities. We are looking for an individual who is responsible, dependable, has good time management, and can work well on their own.
This internship/volunteer position is designed to be educational, as well as practical. In this position, the intern/volunteer will learn to use the skills they have acquired in school with opportunities to apply them in a professional setting. Accounting Interns will gain a better understanding of the Controller role in the nonprofit setting and be better prepared to work in the nonprofit accounting field. Time Commitment: 6 hours minimum-one day/week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Shadowing controller as they perform their duties
- Assisting with filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial documents
- Working with bookkeeping software
- Handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity and honesty
- Learning how to work as part of the accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company or clients
- Taking on any additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations
- Assisting with general bookkeeping, grant reporting, grant accounting, and nonprofit accounting procedure
- Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned
- Track and submit time sheets and mileage forms
Required Qualifications:
- Must be actively working towards a bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting
- Aptitude for math
- Proficiency with computers
- High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility
Preferred Requirements:
- Accounting Degree
- Junior or Senior pursuing Accounting Degree
- Experience in the accounting field prior to this position
- Specific emphasis on nonprofit accounting
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About Beacon of Hope Crisis Center
Location:
6920 S East St, Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46227, US
Mission Statement
Beacon of Hope Crisis Center is a Christ-centered organization empowering victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to become self-sufficient by providing safety, education and support.
Description
Beacon of Hope offers the following services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault: crisis support, victim advocacy, case management, counseling, employment assistance, court accompaniment, life skills training, teen dating violence education and outreach, foster pet care, and community awareness.
Beacon of Hope is an equal opportunity provider and serves victims of domestic violence regardless of their religious affiliation, ethnic origin, gender, or economic status.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6920 S East St Suite BIndianapolis, IN 46227
DATE POSTED
February 19, 2020
SKILLS
- Professional Development
- Critical Thinking
- Multi-Tasking
- Organization
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 6 hours minimum-one day a week
- Required Qualifications: • Must be actively working towards a bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting • Aptitude for math • Proficiency with computers • High level of efficiency, accuracy, and responsibility Preferred Requirements: • Accounting De