General Accounting Intern

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s largest provider of sex education. Planned Parenthood organizations serve all people with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood affiliates, which operate non-profit health centers across the U.S. PPFA also works to educate the public on and advocate for issues of sexual and reproductive health. Formed as the advocacy arm of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund is a separate non-profit membership organization tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4). The Action Fund engages in educational, advocacy, and limited electoral activity, including grassroots organizing, legislative advocacy, and voter education in furtherance of the Planned Parenthood mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund (Action Fund) seek a Revenue Accounting Intern. This job reports to the Manager of Revenue in the Accounting department of the Finance division. The Finance Department provides confidence to all stakeholders in the fiscal and fiduciary responsibility of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) and its related entities, and Planned Parenthood Global (PP Global) and its related entities (collectively the Organizations) with a commitment to customer service, sound controls, compliance monitoring, and timely, accurate, and complete reporting, analysis and decision support to further the Federation’s mission.

Purpose:

Engagement:

The General Accounting Intern will build strong partnerships with other areas of the Finance and Accounting teams, as well as with Development, People Culture & Equity, and other subject matter experts to drive efficiencies, facilitate data-driven decision making and add value to the Accounting Team. 

Delivery:

• Create financial analysis procedures in collaboration with the Controller.
• Assisting with compiling documentation for SOP and Working Aid initiatives.
• Create KPI dashboards for Accounting.
• Assisting with month-end close procedures as needed including reconciling revenue accounts.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Pursuing or completing a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Have a mindset for continuous improvement, actively looking to leverage new technologies and build efficiencies to minimize manual and repetitive tasks.
• Ability to recognize and respond to problems in a highly professional, confidential and sensitive manner
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and be able to take the initiative to identify and solve potential problems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic, results-driven, high-performing team, and act as a SME for various partners within the organization
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft and Google products.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and ambiguous situations
• A deep commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission of promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health

Travel: 0-10% domestic

The Planned Parenthood cultural ethos, "In This Together", reflects our commitment to building a workplace culture that fosters belonging, promotes learning throughout the employee lifecycle, and recognizes individual contributions to our mission.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America participates in the E-Verify program. Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Planned Parenthood Federation of America is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.