Internship, Staff Accountant

Description

Position Summary 

The Intern-Staff Accountant, reporting to the Associate Controller at the Camden Coalition, collaborates closely with the organization's financial team. This role primarily focuses on managing and controlling the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the organization. It involves applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), conducting analytical work, and conducting comprehensive reviews of financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.  

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Review and confirm alignment of expenditure coding with budgets and grant funding.
• Assist with month end procedures according to published deadlines.
• Assists with bank account reconciliations and analyze activity.
• Follow internal controls and recommend process improvement where needed to ensure accuracy and to maintain integrity of financial data.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as requested or assigned.
• Assist with customer invoicing for HIE and other contracts.
• Assist with accounts receivable aging and collections.
• Assist with the expense reimbursement platform and process.
• Provide support to the Finance Team.

Non-Essential Functions

• Attend relevant training as necessary to maintain professional certification and/or knowledge.
• Adheres to CCHP’s guidelines and ensures the appropriate handling of sensitive information.
• May work non-traditional hours based on operational needs and to meet the needs of the community.
• Completes special projects specific to the function of the department or as needed for the department.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to learn Abila MIP fund accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills with an orientation towards problem solving.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability to set priorities systematically, meet deadlines consistently, and allocate time efficiently to achieve objectives.
• Exhibits strong follow-up and follow-through capabilities, ensuring accuracy and precision in financial records and reports.
• Works effectively with colleagues through cooperative efforts, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
• A commitment to the mission, goals, and values of the Coalition.

Experience, Education, and Licensure

Experience: 0 years of accounting work experience. Knowledge of accounting principles is a must.

Education: working towards Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

 Competencies

• Communication: Demonstrates effective oral and written communication, facilitating inclusive conversations within our diverse communities (e.g., colleagues, partners, and consumers) while practicing empathetic listening.
• Growth Mindset: Seeks personal and professional development opportunities; embraces change; demonstrates curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Problem Solving: Identifies challenges and formulates solutions by leveraging input and expertise from others; makes decisions effectively and responsibly.
• Relationship Building: Supports colleagues as needed and views responsibilities as shared. Represents the organization among external stakeholders, influences audiences, and communicates effectively about the organization’s vision and work.
• Workload Management: Breaks down tasks or projects into manageable steps and executes them effectively, adjusting as  needed. Uses  self-management techniques to continuously improve behavior and performance.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand; walk and sit in an office environment.
• There will be occasional lifting up to 15-20lbs.

Work Environment

This position is based in Camden, NJ. The Intern Staff Accountant will be required to be present in the office at least two days per week (currently Tuesdays and Wednesdays; subject to change), and on other days as needed. This is not a full-time remote position.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Although work is primarily indoors, you may be required to travel outside to business community locations.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, familial status, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, disability status (mental or physical, including perceived disability, and AIDS and HIV status), protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.