YMCA Finance & Accounting Internship; Fall

YMCA Finance & Accounting Internship (Fall 2026)# YMCA Finance & Accounting Internship (Fall 2026)
YMCA of the North Shore Association - Beverly, MA 01915## Overview Salary Range $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly Level Entry Position  Type Internship Job  Shift Days Education  Level High School## Description###
** Finance & Accounting Internship
**** Gain Hands-On Experience in Non-Profit Finance**####
** About Us
** The
** YMCA of the North Shore
** is more than just a fitness facility—it’s a mission-driven, nationally recognized non-profit dedicated to strengthening communities. Through our programming, we nurture the potential of children, engage families, and build lasting relationships. Our programs foster character development, promote diversity, and equip youth with essential life skills, self-confidence, and teamwork experience.####
** About the Internship
** As a
** multi-site, $25 million organization
** spanning two states, the
** YMCA of the North Shore
** offers a
** unique opportunity
** to gain valuable finance and accounting experience in a large
** non-profit organization**. Interns will learn key financial principles and corporate practices that can be applied throughout their careers.####
** What You’ll Do
** In this role, you’ll assist with
** day-to-day accounting operations**, including:

** Journal entries, account reconciliations, cash receipts, and deposits*
* ** Accounts payable invoice entries and financial reporting
** Gaining insight into
** contributions, grants, investments, and fixed assets
** Preparing and analyzing financial reports   Developing professional communication and time management skills   Building introductory-level expertise in
** enterprise accounting systems
** Exposure to
** month-end close processes, accounts payable/receivable, reporting & analysis
** Beyond finance and accounting, you’ll have the opportunity to:

** Network with senior leadership
** and explore potential career paths   
** Learn about the Y’s culture
** and experience a collaborative, mission-driven work environment####
** Is This Internship Right for You?
** This may be a great fit if you:
Enjoy working in
** Excel**—creating, analyzing, and managing data   Have a keen eye for
** reviewing reports, identifying trends, and problem-solving
** Are interested in
** finance, accounting, auditing, or business management**####
** Your Future Career Path
** This internship can help prepare you for a career as a:

** Certified Public Accountant (CPA)*
* ** Accounting Manager, Controller, or Chief Financial Officer (CFO)*
* ** Auditor at an accounting firm*
* ** Finance professional in a non-profit or corporate setting**####
** Internship Details**
* ** Duration:
** 14-16 weeks (one semester, or based on school requirements)
* *
* Hours:

** ~20 hours per week (based on internship criteria)
* *
* Location:

** Beverly, Cummings Center
* ** Compensation:** $15.00 per hour
* ** Perks:
** Free YMCA membership for the duration of the internship & discounts on YNS programs####
*
* How to Apply

** Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until filled. Internships are posted the semester before placement.###### Qualifications
* Must be a
** current undergraduate or graduate student
** enrolled in a
** college or university**, pursuing a degree in
** Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field**.
* Proficiency in
** Excel spreadsheets**, with the ability to
** learn and apply new functions quickly**.
* All interns must
** complete and submit an application
** to be considered for a position with YNS.
* Some educational institutions require
** prior approval
** before starting an internship. It is the
** student’s responsibility
** to verify and meet any requirements before accepting the position.
* Interns must work with a
** hiring manager
** to submit and complete an
** internship learning agreement**, which must be reviewed by the
** Director of Operations, Executive Director, and HR Office**.
* Interns may
** only participate in one internship (paid or unpaid) within the YNS organization at a time**. Requests for
** consecutive internships
** will be reviewed by the intern managers.

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.
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