Accounting Specialist Intern EducationQuest (Part-timeTemp)
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Job Location:
Lincoln, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why Join Us
At EducationQuest Foundation we bring together talented people who share our commitment to expanding access to higher education in Nebraska. As a nonprofit organization we provide free college planning services need-based scholarship programs college access grants for high schools resources for middle schools and outreach support for community agencies.
What youll do!
EducationQuest is seeking a motivated Accounting Intern to join our team! Working under the direction of the CFO and closely with the Accounting Manager this internship offers hands-on experience in accounting operations including accounts payable financial reporting and other transactional processes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for students looking to apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world business environment and gain exposure to a variety of accounting functions.
If youre energized by a collaborative mission-driven environment where your work truly makes a difference in college access wed love to have you on our team.
Duration: July 2026-Mid/Late September 2026
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable & General Accounting:
- Ensure accurate General Ledger coding on vendor invoices journal vouchers and deposits
- Review vendor invoices and enter them into Sage Intacct
- Process bank deposits maintain deposit records and enter receipts into the General Ledger
- Review expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policy
- Process print and mail disbursements with appropriate remittance
- Verify vendor balances and reconcile vendor statements
- Respond to vendor and staff inquiries
- Review code and process affiliated company invoices for payment
- Review code and enter payroll journal entries
- Maintain current W9 forms for all vendors
- Complete monthly bank and account reconciliations
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and distribute financial activity reports as requested
- Provide department expense information to managers and directors as needed
Miscellaneous:
- Maintain Accounts Payable files and documentation
- Assist staff and external inquiries
- Perform other duties as assigned
What youll bring!
- Successful completion (Grade B or higher) of college-level accounting coursework including Accounting I & II Intermediate Accounting Financial Accounting Accounting Systems or equivalent courses
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and comfort with cloud-based applications
- Ability to operate office equipment including copiers and phone systems
- Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn
- Position is based in our Lincoln office with the possibility for qualified interns to transition to a hybrid or remote schedule in the fall
- Successful completion of a background investigation is required
How to Apply
If you want to help others achieve their educational goals apply today and submit your resume and cover letter on our ADP Workforce Now siteor send via email to.
To learn more about EducationQuest visit.
FES and EducationQuest take affirmative action to ensure that applicants with job-related qualifications are employed and that employees are treated when employed without regard to their race color religious creed age marital status national origin ancestry sex gender identity or expression intellectual disability mental disability or physical disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Intern
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