Finance Intern

Overview Join a team where your professional growth directly impacts vulnerable families across New York City by providing crucial housing services and eviction prevention legal support that helps clients achieve permanent, stable housing. At NAICA, we’re committed to being an employer of choice by attracting top talent, fostering an engaging work environment, and providing the support you need to advance your career while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Role Details Title: Finance Intern Location: Bronx, NY (On-site) Reports to: Director of Finance Pay Range: $17.00 - $17.00 per hour FLSA Classification: Non-exempt Status: Part time (up to 25 hours per week) About NAICA: NAICA provides essential housing, shelter, and community support services across the Bronx. The Finance Department ensures fiscal stability, compliance, and accurate financial reporting for all programs, including city- and state-funded contracts. Finance interns gain direct exposure to nonprofit financial operations, contract management, auditing, and accounting workflows. Role Summary The Finance Intern will support day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, reporting, audits, and documentation. This role is ideal for students interested in nonprofit finance, accounting, budgeting, or business administration. Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties The Finance Intern is responsible for, but not limited to: Assist with processing invoices, matching receipts, and verifying required documentation for city-funded programs. Support accounts payable/receivable entries in NAICA’s financial systems. Help perform monthly reconciliations and track expenses across multiple shelter and housing contracts. Assist with preparing internal financial reports and summaries for program directors and senior leadership. Organize and maintain financial files, both digital and physical, for audit readiness. Support annual and periodic audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests. Review spreadsheets and financial data for accuracy and compliance. Assist with budget tracking and expenditure monitoring for specific programs. Contribute to special finance projects, clean-up tasks, and compliance-related work. Purchases of office supplies, client supplies, maintenance supplies, and/or equipment, including maintaining appropriate documentation of purchasing decisions and forwarding purchase orders, packing slips and invoices to the Accounts Payable Division on a timely basis Organize invoices, packing slips and purchase orders altogether for Accounts Payable; items should be readily available for assessment Assists with Audits when necessary (Internal, Year-End and DHS audits) Assists with preparing bid packages and negotiating prices, terms, and conditions before placing orders. Physical Requirements Ability to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, and bend over. Ability to lift, reach, and handle objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods. Ability to travel to different locations within New York City, as needed. While standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, employees may be required to work on or during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Qualifications Currently enrolled in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial documentation. Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity. Proficiency in Excel and comfort with Microsoft 365 tools. Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism Organized and reliable with strong communication skills. Learning Outcomes Hands-on experience with nonprofit financial operations and compliance. Understanding how city-funded shelter and housing contracts are managed financially. Development of accounting, reporting, reconciliation, and documentation skills. Practical experience that supports entry-level roles in accounting or finance. NAICA is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment. As such, discrimination in any aspect of hiring or employment based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), or other applicable legally protected characteristics is strictly prohibited. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. NAICA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. NAICA also offers reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Applicants seeking an accommodation for any part of the application or interview process should contact Human Resources by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io with the Subject “Reasonable Accommodation Request.” Benefits Competitive Benefits Package: Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for full-time employees 403(b) Retirement Savings Plans Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees Paid Holidays and Vacation Paid Time-off Vol Life Insurance and AD&D Term Life and AD&D insurance Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program support (EAP) Commuter Benefits Program Aflac: Short-Term Disability, CA, Accident and Hospital Employee Discount Program False Statements Misrepresentation of your experience, skills, education, or other qualifications, or submission of false/fraudulent information or documentation during or after the application process may result in the rejection of your application or termination of your employment. At-Will Employment Disclaimer While we sincerely hope to form a long and mutually beneficial working relationship, NAICA is an at-will employer. Therefore, employment is subject to termination at any time, with or without notice or cause, at the discretion of you or the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs, Inc.