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.

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. 

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 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: 5/19/2025 – 8/22/2025
• Hybrid position. Intern must be based in Dallas, TX, or the immediate surrounding area. In office work Tuesdays & Wednesdays.
• 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 in key finance processes of a non-profit organization, with an international presence.

Qualifications

• Seniors, or Graduate students working towards (or recently graduated with) a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business/Administration, or a related field with an interest in finance preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications.
• 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
• 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

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