What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Intern | Gun Violence Prevention | Paid Internship position at Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence?
Job Description
Job Description
Brady has one powerful mission — to unite all Americans against gun violence.
Each year, 40,000 people in the U.S. die from gun violence. We can change that. No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. They say it can't be done. But we know Americans can do anything. Even end this epidemic of gun violence. For we are more powerful than any problem when we work as one. Now is the time to unite people, from coast to coast, young and old, liberal and conservative, fed up and fired up, and free our country from what is killing us. It's in our hands.
Job Summary :
The Accounting Intern will be a highly motivated, organized person, passionate about accounting as well as the gun violence prevention movement. We’re recruiting an intern interested in learning nonprofit accounting practices by helping perform duties related to our yearly audit as well as general duties to support the accounting staff. The Accounting Intern will report directly to the Accounting and Finance Associate but will work closely with the entire staff to support Brady’s efforts.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Assist with gathering back-up support and preparing journal entries
Assist with preparing month end close schedules and analysis
Assist in performing account reconciliations
Assist in various system-related projects, including but not limited to performing testing and documentation
Assist with researching / applying / refunding unapplied payments
Support the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department as needed
Bring your passion and enthusiasm to work whenever you walk through the door
Skills and Experience :
Good understanding of GAAP
Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Formulas)
Strong writing skills, including precise grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Ability to work well under pressure within a fast-paced, high-performing team
Strong desire to be a key team contributor
Self-motivated, creative, dependable and accountable.
Available to work Monday - Thursday, 9 : 00 - 5 : 00pm eastern time in our DC office.
Highlights of Your Internship :
Support a compelling mission
Work alongside Brady subject matter experts and thought leaders
Be part of a cohort of like-minded interns
You'll be assigned an Intern Advocate to provide mentorship and help you set goals
Inclusion in team meetings, presentations, and calls
Opportunity to collaborate across the organization
Lunch & Learns” on riveting topics
Social media training and the potential to write for the Brady blog
Social activities
Details : Paid internship | We'll work with you to earn college credit | In-Person in DC
To Apply :
Provide your resume along with any supporting documents or links to demonstrate your talents and expertise.
Please include a cover letter telling us :
Professional areas of interest
Goals for the internship
Why you'd like to intern for Brady
Background :
No organization has a more comprehensive and systematic approach to ending America’s gun violence epidemic. Brady believes that Americans, working together, are more powerful than any problem and we invite those who feel the same way to join us in our work. We know our multi-pronged approach of education, litigation, and legislation will ensure that one day, every American can live free from the fear of being shot. Join us in creating that America.
For more than 40 years, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence has been the leading national voice in the prevention of gun violence with an unrivaled history of success. The Brady Bill, which was signed into law in 1993, remains the single most effective gun violence prevention policy in history, with Brady background checks blocking more than 3 million sales of guns to prohibited purchasers such as domestic abusers, convicted violent criminals, and people with dangerous mental illnesses. In the words of President Bill Clinton, “countless people are alive today” because of the work of Jim and Sarah Brady and the Brady Center.
Brady is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in driving equality in our communities and workplace. Brady is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, and providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected class according to local, state, and federal law. We also provide reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.
Brady understands that gun violence disproportionately harms communities that have long faced systemic racism and inequities, including Black, Latinx, Native American, and LGBTQ people. We believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities and lived experiences.
