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About the Role

This internship supports financial operations, accounting processes, and strategic initiatives by assisting with projects at the intersection of Finance and IT. The role focuses on system improvements, data integrity, workflow documentation, process automation, and the responsible use of emerging AI tools. It is ideal for a finance or accounting student interested in leveraging technology to enhance finance workflows, accuracy, and efficiency. The intern will be a self-starter capable of learning systems, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending practical improvements.

Responsibilities

Shadow Finance team members to understand current workflows, document process steps, and identify opportunities to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, strengthen controls, or improve usability.
Assist in researching, testing, and documenting opportunities to automate or streamline financial reporting and accounting processes using tools such as Excel, Power Query, Power BI, Python, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar AI/data tools.
Collaborate with Finance and IT on financial systems projects, including ERP upgrades, data integrity, workflow documentation, system controls, and user testing.
Support routine finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, budget and forecast analysis, account reconciliations, cash flow analysis, and audit/compliance documentation.
Prepare presentations, summaries, reports, and other materials for the CFO/COO, Finance team, and senior leadership.
Contribute to ad hoc financial projects, strategic planning initiatives, and process improvement efforts as needed.

Requirements

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Curiosity, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to turn observations into practical recommendations
Ability to learn new systems and workflows, ask thoughtful questions, and work independently with appropriate guidance
Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related field.
Basic understanding of GAAP and corporate finance principles.
Interest in technology, process automation, and the responsible use of AI tools in finance/accounting workflows.

Skills

Microsoft Excel
MS Office applications
Power Query
Power BI
Python
Microsoft Copilot
ChatGPT
Claude
ERP systems
Financial reporting tools
Data/automation tools
SQL
Gemini

Location

Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Internship

Education Level

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, or related field

Salary/Compensations

$17.00 - $25.00

About the Company

Vera Institute of Justice works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world.
They value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out their mission.
For more information about Vera, please visit www.vera.org.

Equal Opportunity

Vera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.