What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Intern position at CHRISTIAN BROTHERS SERVICES?
Accounting Internship
Overview: Join our Finance team at Christian Brothers Services for a hands-on internship where you’ll learn accounting systems, support month end close, and gain real experience with audits, payroll reviews, and investment documentation — all while being part of a collaborative, supportive team.
Pay Rate: $17
Work Plan:
• Train on Acumatica ERP: hands on work with general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Learn month end financial close for Trusts and CBS: assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and close deliverables
• Accounts receivable: learn billing and cash application processes
• Accounts payable: enter and process invoices in the accounting system
• Assist staff accountant with updating CBS monthly departmental financial reports and other month end requirements
• Participate in Finance and cross divisional team meetings and contribute ideas
• Support payroll audits: analyze member payroll data, identify variances, and coordinate follow up with member organizations
• Perform bank reconciliations and update related workpapers
• Prepare and update audit workpapers for Trusts/Plans; reconcile balances to the general ledger
• Conduct in depth variance analysis of workpapers and financial statements
• Create investment manager trade schedules and document subscription/withdrawal/notification requirements
• Review investment manager documents to evaluate potential UBIT implications
• Update monthly asset allocation workpapers (CBS, EBT, RMT)
• Support development and maintenance of Trust budgets
• Review company W 9s for completeness; verify against IRS records and request updates as needed
• Assist with or lead ad hoc Finance projects as assigned
• Verify client listings in the Kenedy Catholic Directory
What You’ll Gain
• Practical ERP experience (Acumatica) and strong exposure to month end close processes
• Real audit documentation and testing experience
• Insight into payroll audits, trust accounting, and investment administration
• Improved analytical, Excel, and communication skills
Qualifications:
- Pursuing Accounting Degree
- Finished Junior year of college or later
Salary : $17