Accounting Intern

Position Title

Accounting Intern

Accounting Manager & Financial Accountants

$750 stipend upon completion of 160 hours

16 hours/week, during business hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm)

Mid-June 2026

August 31, 2026 latest

Downtown San Diego

The Accounting Intern supports the accounting team by assisting with accounts payable processing, vendor recordkeeping, and grant documentation. This is a hands‑on learning opportunity for a student pursuing a degree in accounting or a related field, providing practical exposure to day‑to‑day accounting operations and financial systems.

• Assist with entering vendor bills in the accounting system.
• Help verify organization, grant, and account codes on invoices and ensure supporting documents are attached.
• Review credit card and debit card receipts and assist with preparing transactions for posting.
• Support recording of autopay transactions and ensure documentation is properly filed.
• Assist team members with vendor research on discrepancies or outstanding balances.
• Help maintain vendor files in third‑party payment software, including updating contact information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Assist with reviewing online banking transactions and updating the accounting system for daily cash activity.
• Help prepare deposits and code journal entries into the accounting system.
• Support preparation of Positive Pay and ACH banking files.

• Help collect and organize documentation to support grant reimbursement requests, including invoices, receipts, and proof of payment.
• Follow up on missing or incomplete supporting documents under team guidance.
• Assist with reviewing expense support for completeness.
• Help organize and prepare monthly reimbursement support packets.
• Assist with entering and applying remittances when accounts receivable are received.

• Currently pursuing an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or recent graduate.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (coursework in accounting required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with accounting software a plus.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently within a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative.

• Active Learner
• Proactive and deductive reasoning
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Flexibility and a sense of humor
• Collaborative team player
• Analytical Thinker and Entrepreneurial Mindset

DSDP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.