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Accounting Intern
Job Location:
Job Location:
Southfield, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
1 October 2026 (26 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Title: Accounting Intern
Department: Accounting
Position Summary
This position supports the accounting team with day-to-day accounting tasks while gaining hands-on experience in non-profit financial operations. This role assists financial recordkeeping reconciliations reporting and data entry to help maintain accurate records and support compliance. This individual must be organized and detail-oriented with experience in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications and have completed a minimum of intermediate accounting-related coursework. The Accounting intern reports directly to the Accounting Manager and may assist with other duties as necessary.
Reports to: Accounting Manager
Supervises: N/A
Qualifications Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Currently pursuing an associate or bachelors degree in accounting finance business administration or a related field.
- Completion of intermediate accounting coursework a junior-level accounting major.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong attention to detail accuracy and organizational skills.
- Good problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive financial and any confidential information with discretion.
- Interest and exposure in nonprofit accounting accountability and mission-driven work.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Previous internship volunteer campus leadership or office experience preferred.
- Familiarity with Sage accounting software knowledge of GAAP and basic nonprofit accounting concepts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Support month-end and year-end close activities including assisting in preparation of schedules and supporting documentation bank and account reconciliations receivables and other ad-hoc reconciliations.
- Assist with research filing data entry and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
- Organize financial files and audit support materials while maintaining confidentiality and strong internal controls.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities including filing and scanning to store in the appropriate accounting shared drive.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by manager.
- Adhere to the Mission Values and Vision of CCSEM; and uphold the values and teachings of the Catholic Church.
Work Environment Physical Demands & Travel
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Classification Type & Expected Hours of Work:
This is an on-site and part-time non-exempt hourly position. Days and hours of work are to be determined during business hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position regularly requires long hours and may include evening and weekend obligations.
This is an on-site and part-time non-exempt hourly position. Days and hours of work are to be determined during business hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position regularly requires long hours and may include evening and weekend obligations.
Kindly submit your application and resume to the Human Resources Manager at
Required Experience:
Intern
