Posted on August 15, 2012

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Accounting Intern

Equal Access International (EAI), an international non-profit organization headquartered in San Francisco, CA, empowers underserved communities in the developing world with critically needed information, education and leadership training. With funding from bi-laterals, multilaterals, foundations, corporate and individual donors, we implement innovative media and community outreach programs that inspire positive social change on issues such as women’s empowerment, human rights, global health issues, youth life skills & livelihoods, and civic participation & governance. EAI operates in Nepal, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Chad, Niger, and Yemen and has over 120 staff worldwide and an nine-year track record implementing media and social change projects in challenging locations. Detailed information about Equal Access International and our programs is available at www.equalaccess.org.

Accounting Intern

EAI is seeking an Accounting Intern to assist the Finance and Accounting department with day to day operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Check, verify expense receipts with expense reports;
• Verify G/L accounts reported in financial statements to ensure reporting accuracy;
• Maintain financial files;
• Verify, allocate, and post details to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files;
• Prepare analysis of accounts as required;
• Assist in monthly closings and special projects, as necessary.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to the Controller

Qualifications:

Education: Currently enroll in an accredited college/university in a Senior year working toward an accounting degree. Educational credit available for work completed. Experience: No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability: Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills French speaker highly desirable, but not required

Applicants must commit to 15-20 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months. This is an unpaid internship, but a travel allowance of up to $100 per month is available.

Application Instructions

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@equalaccess.org. Please include “Accounting Intern” in the subject.