Finance Intern

Description

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this internship provides a strong knowledge base in all areas of accounting and finance activities including accounts receivable, accounts payable, closing and reconciliation, budgeting, payroll, taxes, and audit work. The intern will provide accounting and finance support to the CSO, subsidiaries, and other partner organizations. This is an ideal experience for someone pursuing a career in non-profit finance/accounting. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete accounting functions in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
• Prepare, review and enter daily cash receipts and prepares invoices as needed.
• Assist with various activities involved with check run including invoice review, entry, reporting, check printing, and mailing.
• Participate in monthly general ledger reconciling and closing.
• Assist with grant preparation as required.
• Participate in the annual audit(s) as assigned.
• Assist with budgeting and special reports, as needed.
• Analyze general ledger activity and propose adjustments, as needed.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Assist with tax preparation.
• Contribute to the CSO's vision to be the most relevant orchestra in America. 
• Represent the organization's values in your work. 
• Attend professional development sessions.
• Other related duties required as part of a team environment.

Professional Development

The internship will include required mentoring and professional development sessions such as resume review, career coaching, etc.

Duration and Schedule

The internship begins in September 2025 and concludes at the end of May 2026. Interns will have some flexibility in setting their hours, but are required to have the ability to commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week and up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. 

Interviews

Onsite interviews will begin early July 2025 and conclude early August 2025.

Requirements

• College Junior, Senior, Graduate Student, or those who recently graduated with an expressed interest in non-profit accounting. Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Detail oriented individual with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage time in order to meet important deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capable of discerning and maintaining confidentiality of information. 

The CSO encourages those that have been historically underrepresented in orchestral music to apply.