FINANCE INTERN
Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, Nations in Transit, and Countries at the Crossroads. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Grants Manager, the successful Intern will have the opportunity to learn and support a non-governmental organization’s Finance Department in its daily operations. This unpaid position offers the opportunity for earning college or university credit.
Some Duties and Responsibilities
- File, scan, and archive documents
- Assist with inventorying and organizing journal entries and other financial documents
- Answer phones
- Provide administrative assistance
- Prepare reconciliations and journal entries
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field or current college or graduate student
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Must demonstrate attention to detail, specifically when working with numbers
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles preferred
- Strong ability to independently research and organize information from various sources
Contact Details
Application Instructions
Qualified and Interested applicants
We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2012-085 Finance Intern. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without restrictions need apply.
EOE M/F/D/V
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