Accounting and Finance Intern

Description Purpose

The Jr. Accountant is responsible for performing general bookkeeping functions, posting to the General Ledger, preparing payroll, and supplementing Receipts Processing coverage.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries to General Ledger, track status, and assist with month end closing
• Monitor timecards for approvals, enter payroll changes, and process bi-weekly payroll
• Reconcile retail deposits and follow up on missing data or deposits
• Process physical and online donations; assist donors by phone and email
• Verify and enter departmental deposits, prepare bank deposits
• Serve as backup for the Accounts Payables Clerk
• Perform reconciliations on several cash accounts
• Assist the Accountant and Controller with accounting tasks as needed

Training needed

Word of Life’s various financial systems and related processes

Direct reports

N/A

Exempt/Non-Exempt Status

This position is eligible for overtime

Other

N/A

Qualifications

• A clear personal testimony of faith in Christ
• A commitment to the principles of the Word of God.
• Agreement with Word of Life’s Mission, Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct.
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum)
• Previous non-profit accounting experience is preferred
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• High attention to detail
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks on a recurring basis
• Strong commitment to teamwork
• Ability to work on-site at the Word of Life NY office, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools is preferred