Finance and Accounting Intern

Westervelt Ecological Services specializes in the restoration and conservation of wetlands, streams, and habitats for listed species through conservation and mitigation banks. The Finance and Accounting Intern will support accounting operations by processing invoices, preparing financial reports, compiling project financial data, and assisting with period close and general administrative tasks.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate, collect, validate, and enter a variety of finance and accounting information
• Prepare reports and other financial forms
• Compile project financial data as needed for project managers
• Assist with preparing customer invoices
• Assist with the processing and coding of supplier invoices and payment requests
• Assist with various tasks during period close
• Provide general admin support to finance team as needed
• Other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• 1-2 years of similar accounting and/or data entry experience. Or equivalent college level coursework and education
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and meet timelines and deliverables
• The ability to work hours as assigned
• Intermediate data entry or computer skills such as Excel and other MS software
• Ability to work 15-20 hours per week in person in the Sacramento office. Schedule can be flexible to work around classes
• Workday experience ideal, but not required

Benefits:

• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Opportunities for networking and career development while performing accounting and finance duties in an environmental conservation environment
• Schedule can be flexible to work around classes.