Accounting Intern

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is hiring an Accounting Intern to support grant accounting processes while gaining experience in a nonprofit legal environment. The role assists with grant financial transactions, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance, and supports organizational decision-making through financial analysis.

What you'll do:

• Assist in managing financial transactions related to grants
• Track grant funds, expenditures, and compliance with grant requirements
• Identify, investigate, and resolve financial discrepancies
• Prepare financial reports for grantors and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with program managers to ensure accurate allocation of grant funds
• Process accounts payable invoices
• Assist with account reconciliations and discrepancy resolution
• Analyze financial data to support organizational decision-making
• Adapt to a hybrid work environment with both remote and in-office responsibilities

What they're looking for:

• Basic accounting principles and financial recordkeeping
• Understanding of financial reporting and reconciliation processes
• Interest in grant accounting and nonprofit financial management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to accurately enter and manage financial data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to analyze financial information and support decision-making
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Benefits:

• MMLA provides on-the-job training and mentorship, with opportunities for growth within the organization.
• Gain hands-on experience with grant accounting, nonprofit financial management, and financial reporting.
• Develop practical skills in accounting systems, financial analysis, reconciliations, and compliance monitoring.
• Flexible scheduling between 10 and 20 hours per week.
• After completion of training, a hybrid work model may be offered, allowing for a mix of in-office and remote work.