WS - Term INTERNSHIP - FaithLife Appalachia - Accounting Assistant - FWS

Division:
Academic Affairs Department:
Career Pathways

Experience:

Entry Level

Job Code: FWSINTFLAACCT Ellucian: FWS INT FLA Acct

Supervisor of Student Employee(s):
Emily Green (Faith Life Appalachia) | Angela Lockhart (UPIKE)

FWS, IWS, or Grant Funded: ☒ FWS, ☐ IWS, ☐ Grant Funded

Avg. Hours/Week: ☐ 1-5, x☐ 6-10, ☐ 11-15, ☐ 16-20

Location:

Building: 130 Division St | Pikeville, KY (walkable from UPIKE)

Faith Life Appalachia is a nonprofit development platform based in Pikeville, Kentucky, committed to spiritual renewal and long-term economic transformation in Central Appalachia. We believe every person is created with purpose, and our work is focused on unlocking that purpose through leadership development, enterprise creation, place-based revitalization, and sustainable capital strategies.

By integrating ministry, business, and community development, we address real barriers such as limited opportunity, workforce gaps, and underutilized assets to build a model of renewal that is both real and relevant.

• Financial Data Management:
  Accurately enter and categorize financial transactions within Quick Books to ensure real-time tracking of organizational funds (T, P)
• Reporting & Analysis:
  Assist with account reconciliations and the preparation of monthly financial reports to support data-driven decision-making (CT, T).
• Compliance & Documentation:
  Track specific program expenses and maintain meticulous supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness (CT, P).
• Record Systems:
  Organize and digitize receipts, invoices, and vital financial records to streamline office operations (T, TW).
• Strategic Planning Support:
  Participate in budgeting and financial planning processes, helping to align capital strategies with organizational goals (CT, L).
• Payroll Administration:
  Support payroll-related tracking and documentation, ensuring team members are supported and records remain accurate (TW,
  
  C).
• Ethical Stewardship:
  Maintain the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality regarding all sensitive financial information (P, CTR).
• Operational Agility:
  Perform other administrative or financial duties as assigned to support the holistic mission of Faith Life Appalachia (CSD, TW).

Communication (C), Teamwork (TW), Professionalism (P), Career & Self Development (CSD), Critical Thinking (CT), Community Transformation (CTR), Leadership (L), Technology (T)

• Current University of Pikeville student in good academic standing.
• Student should be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• Demonstrating a strong interest in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with Excel or basic accounting systems is helpful; a willingness to master Quick Books is essential.
• Strong organizational abilities and a commitment to precision in data entry.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
• Comfort working both independently on focused tasks and collaboratively within a mission-driven team.
• Ability to clearly explain financial findings or documentation needs to non-financial staff.
• An interest in financial systems specifically within the context of nonprofit operations and regional renewal.

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