SBP, a social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery, solves the challenges facing at-risk communities and scales impact with a proven model that brings the rigor of business and innovation to reduce risk, create resilient communities and streamline recovery. By taking this holistic approach, SBP shrinks the time between disaster and recovery.
SBP does this in three connected ways—prepare, shape and build:
1. SBP prepares individuals, communities and organizations to mitigate risk and speed recovery.
2. SBP shapes federal policy and system change and state and local disaster recovery programs to be more efficient and effective.
3. SBP builds resilient communities efficiently and effectively and shares our proven model and approach with others.
Position Summary
The accounting intern will serve and support the accounting and finance team in a variety of ways. Their responsibilities will include: focusing on accounts payables, job cost management, account reconciliation and financial analysis. This position is a valuable learning opportunity for anyone interested in pursuing a career in finance or accounting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day support to the finance team
Perform accounts payable functions such as processing AP transactions, entering vendor invoices, and ensuring invoices are coded and approved for payment
Participate in completing weekly job costing requirements
Reconcile vendor accounts
Document management
Assist with other ad hoc projects that are assigned by the accounting/finance team
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent; enrolled in a higher education program
Proficiency in MS Office including Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Interest in a career in accounting or finance
Detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
Position is based in New Orleans, LA
Performance Expectations
Be creative and thoughtful about how to manage financial behavior
Have a high level of personal responsibility and drive towards ambitious goals
Have a strong sense of integrity, ethics, and drive to achieve and grow
Convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the organization and the not-for- profit sector
Demonstrate commitment to continued professional growth and development
SBP is building a diverse and experienced staff. The organization encourages multiple perspectives and experiences, supports a multicultural environment, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the populations we work with and the communities where we work. Our hiring and business practices appreciate the strengths offered through different backgrounds.
SBP is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity. It is the policy of SBP not to discriminate against any individual, person, or group on the basis of disability and the intent of SBP to address any complaints that may arise pursuant to Section 504.
Compensation details: 14-14 Hourly Wage
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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