Summary of Position:The Accounting Intern is a seasonal position and will work with departments across the organization to ensure expenses are submitted in a timely manner and according to grant requirements. The seasonal Accounting Intern will ensure After School Matters has updated financial information as it relates to the organization’s grants. The seasonal Accounting Intern will also assist with accounts payable entries and provide general support to the Accounting team.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Review grant expenditures for accuracy and compliance with grant requirements
Prepare grantor-required invoices and supporting documentation, timely and accurately based on grantor timelines
Coordinate with Programs, Finance, and other departments to ensure compliance with Grantor’s requirements and guidelines
Research and resolve any inquiries from Grant Sponsors.
Enter and post AP invoices into the accounting system
Assist with month‑end close tasks related to grants and AP
Support the Accounting team with additional tasks as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Comfortable working with Microsoft Office
Attention to detail, organization and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize, organize and assess work to meet aggressive deadlines during busy periods
Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly and effectively
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or currently enrolled in coursework in accounting or finance
Experience with data entry or administrative work
Experience handling receipts, invoices, or financial documentation in any setting
Compensation: $18 / hour
About Us:After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond.
Thirty-five years later, now known as After School Matters, our program has engaged more than 450,000 Chicago teens and is the nation’s largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens. No other organization offers programs to high school students at the scale and quality that we do.
We offer paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including four ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts and Orleans, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park. Currently, After School Matters' annual operating budget is approximately $48M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization. For more information, visit www.afterschoolmatters.org.
EEO: After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.
