Intern, Business Office

This position has been filled - Job#: 453365999

Job Summary

SUMMARY:   This is an exciting opportunity for an individual interested in a career in Accounting or Finance.  Intern will observe, learn, and develop skills necessary to explore career opportunities within the chosen field by collaborate closely with the CFO. Individual may qualify for college credit if allowed by their college/university. This position is anunpaid internship.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Intern will learn and be exposed to:

• The financial and accounting acumen of a major non-profit sports and event organization

• Detailed and hands on operations of a Business Office

• Business, social etiquettes and techniques to  develop and enhance business communication skills

• Interact and engage professionally with individuals through verbal and non-verbal communications and networking to build trust

• Positive team building and teamwork behaviors

• Exposure to the tracking, scanning and filing of contracts, certificates of insurance and other pertinent documents

• Acquire knowledge of account reconciliations

• Acquire effective skills in performing banking transactions (i.e. check deposits, inventory control etc.)

• Learn about researching topics in the areas of tax, non-profit governance, employment laws and corporate intellectual property.

• Participate in performing special projects within the Business Office and the Human Resources departments

• Learn the inner workings of the front desk receptionist functions (i.e. answering phones, receiving packages, assisting guest/visitors, etc.)

• Other opportunities as may be available

   

  PREREQUISITES

   

• Pursuing a degree and/or career in Business, Accounting or Finance

• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Publisher and typing skills

• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds

   

Note: Preferred commitment of a minimum of 20 hours a week consistent with academic demands/schedule.