Accounting Intern - Spring 2027

Accounting Intern

The Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, private, non-profit corporation. The organization's mission and strategic focus is to strengthen the core assets of downtown by revitalizing and connecting the Central Business District and Over-the-Rhine (OTR). 3CDC works in close collaboration with the Cincinnati corporate community and City of Cincinnati to carry out its mission. With an annual operating budget of $20 million, the organization has a team of approximately 170 full-time staff and 180 part-time staff engaged in real estate development, real estate management, civic space management and programming and business district management.

Job Summary:

The Accounting Intern will be responsible for the general accounting for assigned entities in 3CDC's portfolio of operating, development, lending and predevelopment stage assets. This portfolio includes over 100 entities with various internal and external reporting and compliance requirements. This position will allow the Intern to perform entry level work expected of all first-year staff, as well as take on additional responsibilities as performance allows.

This is an entry-level position for the semester. This position will report directly to a Senior Accountant.

Tasks:

• Assists in maintaining all applicable accounting records in accordance with accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Enters accounts payable and receivable and prepares general ledger entries on a regular basis.
• Prepares account reconciliations and asset operating summaries and other internal reporting on a monthly and/or quarterly basis.
• Assists in preparation of semi-annual financial statements, monitoring financial performance to established budgets and projections for the organizations including completing variance analysis using analytical procedures.
• Responds to inquiries from management and other interested parties regarding accounting data, reporting and project investments.
• Completes special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be an accounting major who has reached sophomore, junior or senior status.

Licenses, Credentials, Certifications:

• None

Skills or specialized knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Use and knowledge keying data into accounting software is preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long periods of time.
• Ability to work at a computer terminal for an extended period.
• Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment.
• Able to speak and hear employees on the phone or in person.
• Body motor skills sufficient to enable employee to move around the office environment.
• Additional mental requirements: compare, decide direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, and interpret.
• The ability to work well under stress.

Disclaimer:

This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change the job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.