2019 Fall Accounting, Finance & Operations Intern

Description

Position Summary

Where Indy Intersects With The World... add an international business experience to your professional credentials without leaving Indianapolis!

The selected intern works as a direct assistant to the International Center’s Chief Operations Officer as well as the Office Manager and is involved in all activities relating to operations and finance. The intern will also work as a project manager for specific projects assigned by the operations leadership. Main responsibilities will include but are not limited to recording invoices received, maintaining financial documents, attending finance meetings, and assisting with financial planning.

Desired Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding U. S. and international business and cultural diversities 
• Understanding of accounts receivables protocol, budgeting techniques, organizational structure, tracking financial health, and accounting methods
• Ability to gain organizational skills and logically order similar documents

For more information about The International Center, its mission and internship program, go to www.internationalcenter.org. Intern applications may be submitted through this portal, or you may submit them directly at https://www.internationalcenter.org/employment/ or email your resume and cover letter to interns@internationalcenter.org

For more than 40 years, The International Center has served Indiana as a catalyst for international growth and as a guide to the world’s cultural landscape. Our Board of Directors and our diverse and experienced staff are dedicated to growing our community as a key player in the global marketplace and serving as a window to the world – looking out and looking in.

Our Vision

Indiana embraces a global economy, values all cultures, and is a vibrant place to live and work.

Our Mission

The International Center is a catalyst to inform, convene and connect public, private and civic global objectives in Indiana.

We offer the following internship programs:

• Spring (January 7 – May 3),
• Summer (May 6 – August 16)
• Fall (August 19 – December 13)

The International Center’s office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Estimated work hours average 20-30 hours per week, generally 9:30am – 3:30pm weekdays. 250 minimum hours are required for the internship. Individual schedules may vary depending on the specific projects and other learning opportunities that may arise, as well as school commitments, family obligations and vacations.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Records invoices received
• Maintains financial documents
• Attends finance meetings
• Assists with financial planning

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong research aptitude and/or skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Willing to be versatile and flexible, with a self-starter work ethic
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff members, volunteers, and external stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)