Position Information:

Hours: 40 hours per week (9:00 – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday)
Location: St. Paul, MN (Hybrid)
Start Date: June 10 – August 30, 2024
Compensation: $18.00/hour
Application deadline: Our goal is to fill this position at least 1 month prior to the start date. Application will be open until filled.


Intern, Accounting/Finance

Are you driven by numbers, details, and analysis? Do you want to launch your career in non-profit accounting and finance, but lack the hands-on experience required to land your dream job? This 6-month Accounting/Finance Internship provides exposure to the inner workings of finance and accounting, equipping you with the technical chops and supporting skills to succeed grow in your career.

This internship supports the Finance team to strengthen the organization's financial integrity, business processes, and system of internal controls by working on financial projects and providing accounting support, insight, and recommendations.



Key Learning Goals:

Through immersive learning and real-world projects, you will:

Expand Accounting Fundamentals - Learn the monthly and annual accounting cycle by completing account reconciliations and supporting schedules, accounting entries, and financial reports to develop core accounting skills.
Conduct Internal Audit - learn how the internal audit process supports the organization's internal controls by planning and conducting an internal audit(s) of key policies, procedures, and areas of compliance.
Build Critical Skills - Being a finance whiz takes more than crunching numbers. Goals will be developed to help you sharpen the soft skills crucial for success like project management, collaboration, and business communications.
Build an Impressive Professional Network - With hands-on training and mentorship from your team, you'll develop connections that will support your career growth.
Boost Your Resume - Showcase tangible experience and achievements to advance your career.
We are excited to help you step out of the textbook and into real-world finance experience!



Responsibilities:

Project work will draw upon technical concepts learned in school and provide opportunities to develop other business skills such as communication, problem-solving, and project management. Projects are intended to provide a variety of finance experiences and collaborate with other business units. Essential functions include:

Accounting Support -- You will support the organization's financial integrity by completing assigned account reconciliations and project-based financial reporting.
Internal Audit -- Plan, perform, and write internal audit reports. Document procedures performed to assess whether selected activities are appropriate and processed per written policies and procedures. Identify questions regarding transactions that do not meet the testing criteria. Collaborate with business units to address audit questions effectively and respectfully. Create written reports documenting, procedures, findings, and recommendations.
Business Operations Review -- Evaluate existing policies, procedures, user permissions, and workflows. Make recommendations to improve clarity, efficiency, and internal controls.
Other Financial Projects -- Other functions may include financial reporting and planning, supporting information system initiatives, annual audit preparation, and other projects to support efficiency and cost savings.


Benefits:

Eligible to accrue for sick and safe time off.
Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA.
Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan.
100% paid onsite parking or public transportation.


Programming:

Participate in robust on-boarding experience.
Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization.


Required Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in and have completed one year of a 2–4-year undergraduate degree program OR are enrolled in a graduate degree program OR have earned a degree within the last 12 months.
Interest in pursuing a career in accounting/finance or admission into a graduate business program.
Completed introductory coursework in finance or accounting (e.g., financial accounting, audit, information systems).
Familiar with and willing to learn fundamental accounting, internal control, and auditing concepts.
Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities.
Effective problem solver requires strong coordination and communication skills.
Objective and curious.
Interest in financial systems and creating efficiency.
Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook.


Preferred Qualifications:

Previous finance or accounting internship or experience.


Next Step in the Application:

In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. Please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following:

What interests you about this internship?
What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field?


Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Physical Demands:
Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time.
Required to move about in the community.
Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
Working Conditions:
Moderate noise level.
Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.


Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.



MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM

Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media are grateful for the long-time, generous philanthropy of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan for investing in the future of public media through transformational internships and fellowships. Their recent grant will significantly strengthen our internship program, produce enriching programming, and prepare the next generation for careers in public media. We are pleased to recognize this generous support in the name of the program – the MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM.