Accounting Intern

Position Title: Accounting Intern

Reports to: Accounting Manager & Financial Accountants

Pay: $750 stipend upon completion of 160 hours

Schedule: 16 hours/week, during business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm)

Anticipated Start Date: Mid-June 2026

Anticipated End Date: August 31, 2026 latest

Location: Downtown San Diego

Position Summary

The Accounting Intern supports the accounting team by assisting with accounts payable processing, vendor recordkeeping, and grant documentation. This is a hands-on learning opportunity for a student pursuing a degree in accounting or a related field, providing practical exposure to day-to-day accounting operations and financial systems.

Essential Job Functions & Duties

Accounts Payable:

• Assist with entering vendor bills in the accounting system.
• Help verify organization, grant, and account codes on invoices and ensure supporting documents are attached.
• Review credit card and debit card receipts and assist with preparing transactions for posting.
• Support recording of autopay transactions and ensure documentation is properly filed.
• Assist team members with vendor research on discrepancies or outstanding balances.
• Help maintain vendor files in third-party payment software, including updating contact information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Cash and Banking:

• Assist with reviewing online banking transactions and updating the accounting system for daily cash activity.
• Help prepare deposits and code journal entries into the accounting system.
• Support preparation of Positive Pay and ACH banking files.

Grant Management Support:

• Help collect and organize documentation to support grant reimbursement requests, including invoices, receipts, and proof of payment.
• Follow up on missing or incomplete supporting documents under team guidance.
• Assist with reviewing expense support for completeness.
• Help organize and prepare monthly reimbursement support packets.
• Assist with entering and applying remittances when accounts receivable are received.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Currently pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or recent graduate
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (coursework in accounting required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with accounting software a plus
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently within a team environment
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative

Core Attributes
• Active Learner
• Proactive and deductive reasoning
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Flexibility and a sense of humor
• Collaborative team player
• Analytical Thinker and Entrepreneurial Mindset

DSDP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

About the Downtown San Diego Partnership

The Downtown San Diego Partnership (DSDP) is a nonprofit organization that serves as the principal voice and driving force behind the economic prosperity and cultural vitality of Downtown San Diego through membership, advocacy, public services, and community investment. The organization's nearly 300 members, representing a variety of business sectors including real estate, technology, banking, law, defense, insurance, communications, energy, and tourism are committed to nurturing a Downtown that benefits the entire San Diego region.

It also serves as the managing organization for several special districts and charitable foundations including the Property and Business Improvement District - otherwise known as Clean & Safe - which provides essential public services in the 275 blocks of Downtown San Diego. Through these programs, we have provided enhanced services in maintenance, safety, beautification, and homeless outreach, supported business promotion and retention, and improved the quality of life on behalf of Downtown's neighborhoods for more than 20 years. Additionally, the partnership serves the downtown community through its unhoused care and safe sleep initiatives.

In all, these programs provide an annual contractual budget of approximately $16 million annually. To learn more about our work in these areas, please visit:

Our Values
• Deliver excellent service: We strive to provide exceptional customer service through listening to our customers, providing efficient services, and innovative solutions resulting in value for our many stakeholders.
• Be fun and open-minded with a quirky sense of creativity: We work hard but take time to celebrate our collective achievements and realize there is always more than one perspective to consider when approaching a challenge.
• Pursue growth and learning: We invest in our people so they can continue to build skills and perspectives that enrich the work we do.
• Build honest relationships and communication: We believe honesty leads to strong relationships built on a foundation of trust.
• Nurture a safe work environment: We have a collective commitment to emphasize safety over competing goals to ensure the protection of people and our environment.
• Inclusiveness and diversity: We honor the inherent value of every individual's unique story, experience, and perspective. We strive to amplify the voices of our staff, community, and stakeholders and to create a safe and inclusive environment where everyone can contribute one's authentic self.