Accounting Intern at SBP in New Orleans, LA

Summary: SBP is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities shrink the time between disaster and recovery. The Accounting Intern will gain hands-on experience by supporting the finance department with accounts payable, job cost management, and month-end close processes. Responsibilities: - Provide day-to-day support to the finance team - Perform accounts payable functions such as processing AP transactions, entering vendor invoices, and ensuring invoices are coded and approved for payment - Participate in completing weekly job costing requirements - Assist in month-end close and audits - Document management - Assist with other administrative and ad hoc projects that are assigned by the accounting/finance team Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent; enrolled in a higher education program (Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred) - Interest in a career in accounting or finance - Proficiency in MS Office including Microsoft Word and Excel - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment - Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals - Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner - Position is in-office and based in New Orleans, LA - Pass a criminal history check to include National Sex Offender Registry, State, and FBI Required Skills: Accounting, Finance, Accounts payable, Job costing, Month-end close, Audit support, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Analytical skills, Ethics, Effective verbal communication, Effective written communication