Corporate Accounting Summer Intern - Save the Children

Location:	US - CT - Westport Home Office
Division:	Finance
Description
Save the Children Summary The Finance Department is looking for an accounting student interested in serving as a summer intern with the Corporate Accounting Department.  The intern will gain experience and support the department by helping with monthly journal entries, payable processing, reconciliations and analysis work. Responsibilities         Data Entry Enter Accounts Payable invoices and wire transfers. Prepare month end journal entries as needed. Post journal entries to general ledger system and maintain monthly journal log. Process BBEC data          Analysis and Reconciliations Perform monthly reconciliations as needed Perform analysis work needed for new G/L system Update valuations for Gift In Kind Database Requirements Detailed oriented. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial staff Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Must be eligible to work in the U.S. Must be enrolled in a relevant undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate academic program Must be able to receive credit from their college or institution. (A minimum requirement is a letter from a professor supporting the candidate. This is only needed when an internship is offered.) Please attach resume and cover letter to your application To receive full consideration, applications must be received by March 31st 2013 Classification           Unpaid Intern               Part-time:  20 hours/week        Dates:  June 3, 2013 to August 9, 2013                 Save the Children does NOT provide housing or transportation Save the Children Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.  Apply Online