Finance Manager Internship

Finance Manager InternRising Star Resource Development Corporation (Rising Star) is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation and social enterprise. We are a supportive and integrated employer providing employment to persons with disabilities, individuals with barriers to employment and our veterans. We are a provider of contract services for facility support services and temporary staffing services to federal, state and local governments, and to commercial businesses.

We are governed and credentialed at a state level through WorkQuest Texas and at a federal level through the AbilityOne Commission.Job Skills / RequirementsRising Star is looking for a finance manager intern who is passionate about leveraging financial data to drive social impact. In this role, you will go beyond traditional corporate accounting; you will work at the intersection of mission and money, helping us ensure every dollar is utilized effectively to further our cause. You will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit financial management, including fund accounting, grant tracking, and organizational sustainability.Core responsibilities:Grant financial management: Assist in tracking grant expenditures, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and preparing financial reports for grant reporting cycles.Budgeting & forecasting: Support the leadership team in developing program-specific budgets and monitoring cash flow to ensure the organization meets its strategic goals.Payroll administration: Assist in the end-to-end payroll process, including timesheet review, data entry into payroll systems, and ensuring timely, accurate compensation for our team.Donor impact analysis: Help analyze the cost-efficiency of our programs to demonstrate transparency and impact to our donors and board members.Financial process optimization: Assist in streamlining bookkeeping and internal financial policies to improve efficiency for our small, agile team.Fundraising support: Provide data-backed insights for fundraising campaigns and support the preparation of financial materials for our board of directors.Special projects: Support the executive team with ad-hoc analysis, such as evaluating the cost-benefit of new community outreach initiatives.Qualifications:Education: Currently pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, nonprofit management, or related fields.Passion for mission: A demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector and a commitment to Rising Star's cause.Technical proficiency: Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Familiarity with nonprofit-specific accounting software is highly preferred.Communication: Ability to distill financial information into compelling stories for donors and community partners.Agility: Comfort working in a fast-paced, "all-hands-on-deck" boutique environment where tasks may evolve quickly.Integrity: A high degree of professional ethics and discretion regarding sensitive donor, financial, and employee data.What you will gain:Direct impact: The chance to see the tangible effects of your financial work on our mission and the community we serve.Holistic insight: A 360-degree view of how a boutique nonprofit operates, from fundraising and grants to operations and board relations.Personalized mentorship: Direct collaboration with our executive director/finance director offering an intimate look at nonprofit leadership and strategy.Portfolio building: Real-world experience building financial reports and presentations that directly support organizational growth.Education Requirements (All)High school diploma or GED equivalent. Associates or bachelors preferred however, not required.Additional Information / BenefitsWorkers compensation, social security benefits and unemployment insurance.Rising Star is an equal opportunity employer.Benefits: medical insurance, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid holidays.This job reports to the finance manager.This is a part-time position.