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Category: Finance

Type: Internship

Location: Spokane

Application Deadline: Jun. 1, 2021

Starts: Jun. 1, 2021

Available Positions: 1

$ Paid
 Full Time
 Part Time

Description

ACCOUNTING INTERN

ABOUT THE YWCA SPOKANE                                                                                                                                     YWCA is the oldest and largest women’s organization is the world.  It is our mission at YWCA Spokane to eliminate racism,  empower women and promote peace,  justice,  freedom and dignity for all.  Since 1913,  YWCA Spokane has served as a source of strength for women and children in the Spokane community.  YWCA Spokane’s three umbrella programs include the Alternatives to Domestic Violence Program,  the Women’s Opportunity Center and Children’s Services which includes Child Advocacy and the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program.  For more information please visit us at ywcaspokane.org.

POSITION SUMMARY:                                                                                                                                                        The Accounting Intern will provide direct support to the Senior Accountant.  This position will be responsible for assisting in the processing,  entering and reconciling of accounts payable invoices,  purchase orders and credit card transactions.  This position will assist with payroll processing and financial reporting,  as needed.   This position will also complete various accounting projects as assigned by the Senior Accountant and CEO.

 

Responsibilities

  • Prepare a cash sheet listing deposits and cash receipts
  • maintains the petty cash account ensuring that all disbursements are done with proper invoice and/or receipts on a monthly basis
  • prepares manual invoices for recording agency vendor transactions
  • Assists in the month-end closing procedures and account analysis
  • maintains all accounting documents and records in a clear and easily accessible manner
  • Compiles and sorts documents,  such invoices and checks
  • Codes data for input to the financial data processing system according to company procedures.
  • Inputs transactions related to invoices and check processing to the accounting system.
  • Processes all invoices in a timely manner.
  • Prints and maintains aged payable reports with outstanding invoices
  • Circulates and tracks invoices for proper review and approvals prior to invoice processing and check writing.  Maintains paid/unpaid invoice files for related companies in a clear and easily accessible manner.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully,  an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,  skill,  and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully,  an individual must have the:

  • Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy
  • Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment
  • Ability to multitask in a stressful environment with specific deadlines
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
  • Quick to learn various accounting software systems
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records
  • Must be consistent in attendance and punctuality

Education/Experience:  

  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance IN PROGRESS preferred
  • Experience in accounts payable and basic accounting preferred