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Bookkeeping Internship

CompanyGlobal Kids Inc
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Finance Intern is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of daily accounting and bookkeeping, ensuring internal controls are followed and well-documented. Responsibilities include reviewing and recording expenses, entering purchase orders, recording payments in Sage Intacct, and maintaining vendor documentation.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
246
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
8 hours
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About The Company
Launched in 1989, Global Kids’ mission is to educate and inspire youth from all communities to become successful students, global citizens, and community leaders by engaging them in academically rigorous, socially dynamic, content-rich learning experiences, both during the school day and after-school. Global Kids is committed to meeting the needs of marginalized youth in under-resourced schools and neighborhoods of New York City. Through leadership development, academic enrichment and digital learning programs, Global Kids uses interactive, experiential methods to educate youth about critical international and public policy issues, and inspire them to take action. In 2016-2017, Global Kids reached over 10,000 youth and educators through face-to-face programs. Despite multiple barriers to success, 99% of Global Kids high school seniors graduated high school, and 93% went on to college, many receiving financial support and scholarships because of experiences gained through Global Kids.
About the Role

Bookkeeping Internship


Global Kids’ (GK) mission is to educate, inspire, and mobilize youth to become global citizens who are positively engaged in the world and are prepared for their future. Over its 36-year history, the organization has engaged thousands of young people in its innovative youth development programs that promote global awareness and action, building their agency to affect change in their community and beyond.  


Global Kids, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented, self-starting individual who has strong analytical and communication skills to fill the position of Finance Intern. The Finance Intern is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of daily accounting and bookkeeping, ensuring internal controls are followed and well-documented. Reporting to the Finance Manager, the ideal candidate will have experience working in a busy office environment where multi-tasking and prioritization skills are required, and must demonstrate a high level of confidence and professionalism. This is a great early-career role to gain experience in multiple fields.    

 
 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 


Review and record expenses with accurate coding and dimensions, ensuring proper approvals are obtained for bills, invoices, and payments. 

Enter purchase order invoices into Ramp BillPay. 

Record and apply payments in Sage Intacct, ensuring accuracy and consistency with supporting documentation. 

Maintain supporting documentation from vendors, ensuring all records are complete and organized. 

Assist with maintaining monthly accounting files. 


Qualifications:  

  • Currently enrolled in college. 
  • Experience or a strong interest in Finance.  
  • Strong facilitation, consensus-building, and interpersonal skills. 
  • Strong work ethic, initiative, creativity, willingness to learn, and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently. 
  • Proficient in communication, writing, organization, and technology. 
  • Additional Requirements: Interns will need fingerprints through the Department of Education. A Social Security card is required for DOE fingerprints.   


Hours & Location  

  • Schedule: Internships are available from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (a minimum of 8 hours per week is required, but the schedule is flexible and can be arranged based on intern availability and department needs). 
  • Location: Hybrid – home and in person


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Global Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, citizenship, mental or physical handicap or disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We continue to support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and diversity in all forms. 

Key Skills
Detail-OrientedSelf-StartingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsBookkeepingAccountingInternal ControlsMulti-taskingPrioritizationProfessionalismExpense ReviewCodingInvoicingPayment ProcessingDocumentation MaintenanceOrganization
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrativeEducation