Accounting & Administrative Finance Intern

Job Title: Accounting & Administrative Finance Intern

Department: Finance

Reports to: Controller

Designation: Internship (Part-Time or Full-Time, depending on academic requirements)

Compensation: Unpaid (Academic Credit)

Duration: One academic semester (approximately 3–6 months), with possibility of extension based on educational objectives and organizational needs.

Work Model: Hybrid (subject to departmental needs and school requirements)

To spread joie de vivre through language, culture, and connection!

Attracting over 150,000 visitors annually, L’Alliance New York is the city’s premier center for French language and francophone arts and cultures. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, L’Alliance New York’s mission is to provide our members and students with engaging French language classes and audacious multi‑disciplinary programming that celebrates the diversity of francophone cultures and creativity around the world.

L’Alliance New York is internationally known for offering the largest selection of fully‑immersive French language courses for students aged one to 101, and for its renowned cultural programming including the annual Bastille Day celebration that takes place on New York’s famed Madison Avenue, attracting over 50,000 visitors each year; the Crossing The Line arts and performance festival that engages NYC cultural institutions in bringing dynamic international artists to audiences;
Animation First, the biggest animation festival in the U.S; and the Comic Arts Fest, celebrating the intersection of American and francophone comic arts.

L’Alliance New York is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Accounting & Administrative Finance Intern to join its Finance team. This internship is designed to provide meaningful, hands‑on learning opportunities for a student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration who is seeking academic credit.

Under the supervision of the Controller, the intern will gain practical exposure to nonprofit financial operations while supporting a variety of accounting and administrative functions. Through mentorship and guided assignments, the intern will develop a stronger understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, accounting processes, and nonprofit finance operations in a collaborative and mission‑driven environment.

• Assist with daily accounting activities, including invoice processing, expense tracking, and basic accounts payable and receivable support.
• Help prepare financial documentation for monthly closing activities, reconciliations, and internal reporting.
• Maintain organized digital and physical financial records and assist with document management and filing.
• Support payroll‑related administrative processes and assist with preparing routine financial and tax documentation.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate financial information across departmental systems.
• Conduct research and prepare financial summaries, reports, or schedules for various projects.
• Provide administrative support to the Controller and Finance team, including scheduling, meeting preparation, and general office coordination.
• Participate in finance‑related projects designed to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen understanding of nonprofit financial management.
• Complete learning objectives established in coordination with the student's academic institution and internship supervisor.

The job description above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The person in this role will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the role and the overall business objectives of L’Alliance New York.

• You are currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and are eager to apply your classroom knowledge in a professional setting.
• You are curious about how finance supports the operations and mission of a nonprofit organization.
• You enjoy working with numbers and take pride in producing accurate and well‑organized work.
• You are highly organized and comfortable managing multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
• You are detail‑oriented and committed to…