Intern, Finance-Dallas, TX

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

During your internship you will have the opportunity to perform a variety of duties related to financial accounting operations, annual audit preparation and support and special projects. The Finance Intern will apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to assist in daily, monthly and year end close activities, assist with internal and external audit support and assist finance team members with various tasks to support special projects. 

 

The American Heart Association’s Internship Program provides college students an opportunity for hands-on experience in various facets for individuals interested in gaining work experience with a non-profit, voluntary health organization. 

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations.  To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as training and support locally and through our National Center.

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Internship Overview:

• Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week
• Internship Duration: 5/18/2026-8/21/2026
• Location: Hybrid. Some in office work and some work at home. Intern must be based in Dallas, TX or immediate surrounding area.
• Salary: $23.00 per hour

Internship Outcomes:

Individuals participating in the internship program are provided with an opportunity to:

• Gain important and practical job skills to be successful in a non-profit environment.
• Opportunity to explore a career-path with a reputable voluntary health/service organization.
• Complete an internship that enriches your academic and professional resume as well as enriching your personal life by making a difference in the lives of others.

 

Responsibilities

Tasks could include things like the following:

• Assist in support of National Center and Regions by performing a variety of duties related to general ledger accounting to support daily operations, month end, and year end closing of accounting records.
• Assist in preparing monthly reconciliations for assigned entities balance sheet accounts and timely research/resolution of reconciling items.
• Assist in preparing journal entries coinciding with established general ledger close deadlines including inter-company and association wide journal entries.
• Assist in internal/external audits including preparation of work papers, analysis, and documentation of processes and procedures as needed.
• Interact and engage with different stakeholders during the monthly financial close processes and various tasks.
• Gain experience of key finance processes of a non-profit organization, with international presence.

Qualifications

• Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science, Business/Administration, Information Systems, or related field with an interest in finance. • Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).• Ability to deal professionally in a corporate or non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding projects and programs from inception through completion.• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment managing multiple priorities involving multiple entities.• Intermediate to excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.• Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection and reliable transportation.• Minimum availability of 20 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm.• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future. For any roles working remotely, the work must also be performed inside the United States, not in a foreign country.

Compensation & Benefits

The job application window is expected to close: March 13, 2026.

 

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