Verainstituteofjustice

Verainstituteofjustice

Fall 2026 - Systems and Process Improvement Intern, Finance

Brooklyn, New York · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$17k-$25kDetected 15 days ago
PythonSQLData VisualizationFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelLogisticsProcess ImprovementERPResearchCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeGAAPFinancial Reporting

About the role

  • This role will assist with projects at the intersection of Finance and IT, including system improvements, data integrity, workflow documentation, process automation, and the responsible use of emerging AI tools.
  • The internship is especially well-suited for a finance or accounting student who is curious about how technology can improve the accuracy, efficiency, and usability of finance workflows.
  • The ideal intern will be a self-starter who can learn existing systems, ask thoughtful questions, identify inefficiencies, and proactively research, test, and recommend 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Build cross-functional collaboration experience with IT and other departments.
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Ec onomics, Business Analytics, or related field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
  • Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
  • 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

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, or data/automation tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Python, SQL, or similar tools.
  • Familiarit y with or curiosity about AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, or similar platforms.
  • Interest in staying current with emerging AI tools and trends affecting finance, accounting, reporting, and nonprofit operations.
  • Coursework, certification progress, or demonstrated interest in accounting, CPA preparation, financial reporting, audit, budgeting, or FP&A.

Skills

  • Develop skills in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Acquire experience in ERP systems and financial technology tools.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities you'll bring:

Compensation

  • Compensation and Benefits:

Company info

  • (212) 941-9407
  • Please use only one method (online, mail or fax) of submission.
  • No phone calls, please.
  • Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
  • 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.
  • Vera works to advance justice, particularly racial justice, in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world.
  • We value diverse experiences, including with regard to educational background and justice system contact, and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.
  • For more information about Vera, please visit www.vera.org.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • rigin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status
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