Finance Intern

Description

The Finance Intern will support the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with reporting, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit financial practices. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on learning and exposure to nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and financial operations, building on existing academic knowledge while contributing to the organization’s mission-driven work.

This is a semester-based, in-person internship located in our Austin, Texas office, requiring availability of 20–25 hours per week 

Compensation: $22 per hour

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist with daily financial operations, including data entry, account reconciliations, and expense tracking 
• Support the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders 
• Help monitor budgets and track program expenditures 
• Assist in processing invoices, reimbursements, and donations 
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation in compliance with nonprofit regulations 
• Support audit preparation and grant reporting activities 
• Conduct basic financial analysis and research as needed 
• Collaborate with team members on special projects and process improvements 
• Improve implementation and usage of the organization’s ticketing and task management system (Jira) 
• Explore and recommend improvements to digital and physical filing structures 
• Research and provide a report on potential AI use cases and tools; assist in evaluating options 
• Review standard operating procedures (SOPs), identify and recommend enhancements 
• Assist with bank account reconciliations and other balance sheet reconciliations 

Learning Opportunities

• Gain exposure to nonprofit accounting standards and compliance requirements 
• Understand grant management and restricted vs. unrestricted funds 
• Develop skills in financial reporting and budgeting within a mission-driven environment 
• Learn to use accounting software and financial tools 

Requirements

Qualifications

• A student with (60) sixty or more hours of completed college coursework, pursuing an Accounting or Finance degree from an accredited college or university are required.  
• Ability to attend in person at our office.  
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles (through coursework or projects) 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including basic formulas and data organization 
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a structured environment 
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative mindset 
• Interest in nonprofit work and social impact 

Other Requirements/Working Conditions 

• This is an in-person internship based in our Austin, Texas office and requires availability for 20–25 hours per week. 
• Internship participation is semester-based. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive agency information with professionalism and discretion. 
• Ability to work in a desk-based environment, including prolonged periods of sitting or standing while using a computer, phone, and keyboard.

This description only includes essential functions of the job. These statements are not intended to be construed as exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required for this position. Employees will be required to follow and any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties required by the job objectives, supervisor, and mission and values of The Hotline. This description does not modify any employee’s at-will status and is not a contract for continued employment of any duration.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not aligned with our values and will not be tolerated. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at jobs@thehotline.org.