The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center (JCC) is a non-profit social service agency serving Milwaukee at 6 sites through 18 unique service areas including: fitness, aquatics, early childhood education, day & overnight camps, arts & culture, and an emergency food pantry.

The JCC cultivates generational talent and serves as a destination for professional development. With an inclusive and vibrant culture, led by a diverse board of directors, we're a community-first place where our staff team is our most valuable asset.

The JCC Accounting Department's internship provides an introduction to accounting responsibilities. You'll get to wear a continuous improvement hat to help us improve upon current processes in a variety of accounting disciplines. You will also gain real work experience working in a not-for-profit ERP system, expand on Microsoft Office skills and learn how to apply classroom knowledge to the workplace!

This is a paid Spring Internship for late-January through mid-May 2023.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Specific accounting focused training, tasks and special projects will provide practical and real-life experience with non-profit accounts payables, bank reconciliations, general ledgers, and year-end accounting processes
• Observe and perform basic to intermediate accounting functions and tasks
• Prepare spreadsheets with data interpretation, reconciliation, and review
• Assist in the preparation of periodic financial statements including account reconciliation and analysis of transactions in accounts receivable, accounts payable and property accounting areas and preparation of journal entries
• Review expense reports for any discrepancies, research such discrepancies and coordinate with payroll for data entry
• Support the development of the JCC's financial statements
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of budgets
• General accounting and office duties as assigned
• Participate in special projects

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements (KSAs)

• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite Office
• Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments
• Interest in nonprofit management and community development

Education and/or Experience

• A Junior or Senior working towards their Bachelor's degree in an Accounting or a related field

Uniquely JCC Benefits

• JCC Membership: Every active staff member receives full JCC membership at no cost, which includes member access to our state-of-the-art fitness and aquatics facilities in Whitefish Bay and summer membership to the JCC Water Park in Mequon.
• JCC Program Discounts: Employees receive significant discounts on virtually all programs offered at the JCC and are actively encouraged to participate in our early education, wellness, camping, cultural, and enrichment programs.

The JCC has adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. This policy requires that all JCC employees verify they are fully vaccinated or have an approved medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call (414) 964-4444 or contact us at hr at jccmilwaukee dot org.