Summer Internship, IT Support for Financial Operations

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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

Posted Job Title

Summer Internship, IT Support for Financial Operations

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

Position Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented first or second-year college student to join our IT team as a summer intern. The intern will be instrumental in supporting the implementation of AccountingSeed, a Salesforce-native accounting platform, for our financial operations team. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and contribute to Salesforce administration and reporting, enhancing the financial management capabilities within the university.

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented first or second-year college student to join our IT team as a summer intern. The intern will be instrumental in supporting the implementation of AccountingSeed, a Salesforce-native accounting platform, for our financial operations team. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and contribute to Salesforce administration and reporting, enhancing the financial management capabilities within the university.

 

Key Responsibilities

Work closely with the IT and financial operations teams to understand requirements and assist in the AccountingSeed implementation within Salesforce.

Participate in system configuration, data migration, and integration efforts to ensure a smooth transition to the new accounting platform.

Assist in developing and customizing Salesforce reports and dashboards to meet the financial tracking and reporting needs of the business units.

Acquire and apply Salesforce admin skills, focusing on user management, security settings, and system customization to aid the financial operations team.

Help document IT processes and configurations related to the Salesforce platform and AccountingSeed software.

Engage in testing and troubleshooting, utilizing Salesforce reporting tools to identify and rectify system issues.

Offer administrative and project support to the IT team, gaining exposure to a broad range of IT and financial operational tasks.

 

Learning Outcomes