Accounting Intern (Virtual)
About Village Book Builders
The Story of Village Book Builders starts with the simple love of books. It’s easy to forget all the incredible things access to books have brought us. Books taught us how to read, which is essential to our personal growth & development. A deeper look shows us that books taught us to think critically, build empathy, grow imaginations, and help us build brighter futures.
We know that not all children have access to the educational resources they need and that not having access to books is just the beginning. After years of studying this issue, we know that students in developing areas don’t always attend schools with the proper resources needed to help them grow; they don’t experience appropriate teacher-to-student ratios needed so each student can thrive, and often experience dangers when traveling far just to attend school (particularly young girls). These issues cause local learning cultures to deteriorate and often result in an increase in teen pregnancy rates, all of which impact a community’s ability to economically and sustainably thrive.
That’s why we created Village Book Builders: A non-profit organization aimed at reducing the student dropout rates through increased personal interaction with mentors and improved educational resources.
Today we call this Hope Through Education.
General
Location: Virtual
Start Date: As soon as filled
End Date: End of December (Flexible)
Time Commitment: 15 hours per week
Supervisor: CFO
Qualifications
Interns do not need to have all of the qualifications or experience listed below, but a willingness to learn is essential. The ideal intern will have the following traits:
- A GPA above 3.0 (please include GPA on resume to be considered)
- Preferably pursuing a degree in Accounting or similar fields but with experience in accounting
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and experience with QuickBooks
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Self-starter and passionate about making a difference
Responsibilities
- Work with the CFO and accounting team to organize Village Book Builders Accounting Books
- Track expenses and income
- Track donation histories
- Assist with tax forms as needed
- Other tasks as assigned
About the Position
This position's schedule is flexible regarding hours/days and averages 15+ hours per week . You can work remotely from anywhere in the world. You will be joining a team of dedicated, individuals, who are passionate about making a difference. Interns may receive letters of recommendation and job recommendation with corporate sponsors along with the opportunity to learn valuable skills necessary in the field of Accounting. The interns will help improve both the mentor and student experience to help increase our effectiveness in changing lives and communities.
HR Administrator Note:
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Village Book Builders is not subject to the intern regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. However, we do believe this internship meets all of the Act’s criteria, including providing an experience similar to that which would be given in an educational environment. Additionally, we clearly communicate with all applicants in advance the internship is an unpaid and short-term opportunity.