Finance- Spring 2027 Intern

Job Description

Job Description

Success, One Family at a Time...
This is the vision of Circle of Care. We believe that every child and family has the ability to succeed.

Our Mission is to provide strength-based care management services for youth and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, and substance use challenges. Through team collaboration, families build resilience to overcome barriers to their success.

We utilize the Wraparound Model of Care, which is family-driven, culturally competent, and community-based. We incorporate both formal and informal supports to build on the strengths of families and develop positive outcomes.

Circle of Care for Families and Children of Passaic County, Inc., located in Woodland Park, NJ, is seeking a Finance Intern for the Spring Semester .

Summary of Learning Opportunity:
The Finance Internship is designed to provide students with hands-on exposure to accounting and financial operations within a nonprofit human services organization.

Throughout the internship, the intern will work closely with the Staff Accountant and Finance team and have opportunities to observe, learn, and participate in financial processes, including account reconciliations, financial documentation, recordkeeping, and other accounting activities.

This is a temporary, unpaid internship focused on experiential learning, professional development, mentorship, and the practical application of accounting and finance concepts learned in an academic setting.

Learning Opportunities May Include:
• Gaining exposure to monthly account reconciliation processes under the guidance of the Staff Accountant
• Learning how financial transactions and supporting documentation are reviewed and maintained
• Developing an understanding of general accounting and financial processes within a nonprofit organization
• Gaining hands-on experience with financial data entry, recordkeeping, and documentation
• Learning how financial records and account activity are reviewed and reconciled for accuracy
• Gaining exposure to accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Assisting with organizing financial documents and maintaining accurate records
• Developing proficiency with spreadsheets and financial systems used by the Finance Department
• Learning about internal financial controls, confidentiality, and proper documentation practices
• Participating in Finance team meetings and trainings to gain a broader understanding of nonprofit financial operations
• Developing professional skills related to accuracy, organization, communication, time management, and attention to detail
• Receiving guidance and feedback from Finance professionals to support continued learning and professional development

Education and Experience:
Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree Program, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Completion of Accounting I and Accounting II is required. Intermediate Accounting coursework is preferred but not required.

The Ideal Intern Is:
• Interested in learning about accounting, finance, and nonprofit financial operations
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable
• Professional and able to maintain confidentiality
• Comfortable working with numbers, spreadsheets, and financial information
• Open to feedback, mentorship, and professional development
• Interested in developing practical accounting and financial skills in a professional environment

About Circle of Care:
At Circle of Care, we believe all families have strengths and deserve access to high-quality services and supports. We are an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting Passaic County children with multiple needs and their families.

As a Care Management Organization (CMO), we partner with families to design, implement, and manage Individual Service Plans (ISPs), utilizing both informal and community supports for children with complex needs, including behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges.

Our Core Values Include:
• Our employees
• Family voice and choice
• Family as equal partners
• Diversity of cultures
• Service excellence
• Individual strengths
• Community collaboration

Interns will have the opportunity to learn how these values are incorporated into Circle of Care's everyday work and organizational operations.

All Circle of Care employees and interns are responsible for embracing and supporting the mission, philosophy, values, and Code of Conduct of Circle of Care, which align with the Children's System of Care guiding principles.

Circle of Care is an equal opportunity organization. We honor diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that embraces all.