Accounting Intern, Summer & Fall 2013 Internship Description: The intern will work with the Vice President of Finance & Administration at HIAS Headquarters’ New York, NY office to develop cost allocation methods and Excel schedules. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in designing various financial models which will enable management to make informed business decisions. This is a great opportunity for someone who is studying accounting/finance and wants to assist in providing practical analysis for critical business decisions. Responsibilities: · Develop Excel spreadsheets to allocate costs to various programs · Write up and document various methods for the process of allocating overhead costs to various program activities · Assist Vice President of Finance & Administration with presentations on this process and procedure Skills: · Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word · Demonstrated interest in financial modeling and presentations · Creative thinker and problem solver with strong interpersonal skills · Ability to work independently, strong organizational skills, and detail-oriented · Commitment of at least 15 hours/week for a duration of 10 weeks (Can be flexible) Interested applicants should email the following to _humanresources@hias.org_ (mailto:humanresources@hias.org?subject=International%20Operations%20Intern,%20Fall%202013) : · Cover letter (please explain your interest in the position and indicate semester/time availability) · Résumé · Contact information for 3 references HIAS: HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety, and freedom. HIAS is an international nonprofit organization that protects refugees in 14 countries across five continents, rescuing people whose lives are in danger for being who they are. We protect the most vulnerable refugees, helping them build new lives and reuniting them with their families in safety and freedom. We also advocate for the protection of refugees to ensure that displaced people are treated with the dignity they deserve. HIAS is located at 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY, between 28th and 29th Streets—three blocks south of Penn Station. Please note: HIAS internships are unfunded but we work with schools to assist students to obtain credit, work-study, or other funding.