Finance & Accounting Intern - Spring 2025 at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:

Finance and accounting interns have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting cycles, meeting audit standards and regulatory requirements for an NP. The internship would offer opportunities to support the museum’s financial data governance work. Additionally, this is an opportunity to help in executing tactics key to the Museum’s new strategic plan

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Compiling, organizing, and updating written fiscal procedures to support the effective financial operations of the Museum.


2. Documentation of workflows that align with data governance objectives.


3. Assists with preparation of workpapers to complete an annual audit. 


4. Performs reconciliations of earned and contributed revenue sources.


5. Month-end analysis and forecasting.


6. Prepares periodic account reconciliations for processes and general ledger accounts


7. Prepares journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation


8. Performs related duties or special projects as assigned


9. Prepares schedules for monthly and annual reporting


10. Assist with establishing procedures to optimize finance and accounting system tools.

The Children’s Museum is fiercely devoted to our Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) efforts. We cannot transform the lives of children and families unless we embrace all families. Together we are building and sustaining an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates differences. 

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Be actively pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, or other relevant fields.


2. Be available to work at least 20 hours per week.


3. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel


4. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment


5. Good problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, and research skills


6. Good organizational and time management skills


7. Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy


8. Understanding of accrual accounting concepts


9. Basic knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of accounting and auditing standards


10. Good written and verbal communication skills

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to sit and use a computer for extended periods.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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