Description

About ASA:

Started in Chicagoland, IL, Asian Student Achievement (ASA) is a growing non-profit 501(c)3 organization specializing in professional development for students and professionals. Our mission is to move Asians and Asian Americans through the pipeline to leadership positions and to increase diversity in the workforce. For more on the services we offer, please see http://www.learnasa.org.

Why we need you:

At Asian Student Achievement, our finance intern plays a vital role in supporting our organization's financial management and sustainability. By assisting with various finance-related tasks, the intern contributes directly to the smooth operation of our programs and initiatives, ultimately enabling us to fulfill our mission of helping Asians and Asian Americans through the pipeline to leadership. The intern's work in accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, budgeting, grant management, and other areas helps ensure the efficient allocation of resources and the accurate tracking of financial transactions. By joining our team as a finance intern, individuals can gain valuable hands-on experience in nonprofit finance while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We rely on the dedication and expertise of our interns to help us achieve our goals and fulfill our commitment to creating positive change in the community.

What you can learn from us:

As a nonprofit organization dedicated to positively impacting the community, interns can learn a wide range of valuable skills and gain meaningful experience during their time with us. Here are some key learning opportunities:

1. Nonprofit Financial Management

   • Budget development and tracking

   • Financial reporting

   • Grant management

   • Nonprofit financial operations

2. Accounting & Bookkeeping
   
   • Accounts payable and receivable
   • Invoice processing
   • Expense tracking
   • Financial record management

3. Professional Skills

   • Team collaboration

   • Written and verbal communication

   • Problem-solving

   • Applying classroom knowledge to real-world nonprofit operations

Overall, interns can apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations, develop practical skills that will benefit them in their future careers, and make a meaningful impact through their work with our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Commit to a minimum 12-month internship, with opportunities for extension or promotion

• Commit to 10 hours per week

• Support finance and accounting projects alongside the CEO

• Assist with budgeting and maintain organized financial records in QuickBooks

• Review, reconcile, and update monthly bank statements in QuickBooks

• Manage Expensify expenses and ensure proper integration with QuickBooks

• Support GiveSmart platform management, including event campaigns, donor records, and fundraising tracking

• Maintain accurate financial documentation, transaction records, and chart of accounts

• Research finance, accounting, and process improvement initiatives

• Promote ASA coaching and speaking services to universities and community partners

• Attend meetings and events as needed

• Support ASA marketing and outreach efforts online and offline

• Maintain professionalism in public, written, and social media communications

• Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications

• Rising junior, senior, or recent graduate
• Candidates residing in Illinois, New Jersey, or Kentucky (either permanently or while attending college) are preferred; however, applicants from other locations will also be considered
• Proficient in Google Sheets and Google Workspace
• Strong knowledge of Google Sheets formulas
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous finance or accounting experience is preferred but not required

Non-compete clause: While working for ASA, you cannot work as a volunteer, part-time, or full-time employee with any competing organization or company that offers our business plan.

Non-Disclosure Agreement: As a part of our commitment to protecting sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality, all interns at Asian Student Achievement must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before beginning their internship. This agreement outlines the expectations and responsibilities regarding handling confidential information, including financial data, donor information, and organizational strategies. By signing the NDA, interns agree to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary information they may access during their internship and to use it solely to fulfill their duties within the organization. We take the security of our data and the privacy of our stakeholders seriously, and the NDA helps ensure that all team members uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.