Summer 2026 - Intern, Finance

About the team:

The Finance Department at the Vera Institute of Justice supports the organization’s mission by stewarding resources responsibly, transparently, and equitably. The team oversees budgeting, financial reporting, grants and contract compliance, and internal controls to ensure that Vera’s programs are well-supported and financially sustainable. Through strong financial management and cross-team collaboration, Finance helps enable impactful justice reform work and ensures that organizational resources are aligned with Vera’s values and strategic priorities.  

The Finance & Accounting Intern will work closely with the CFO to support financial operations, accounting processes, and strategic initiatives. This role includes assisting with projects that involve collaboration between Finance and IT, such as system upgrades, data integrity, and process automation. The internship provides exposure to executive-level decision-making and cross-functional teamwork.  

By the end of the internship, the intern will: 

• Gain insight into executive-level financial decision-making. 
• Understand the end-to-end financial reporting and accounting cycle. 
• Learn how finance and IT collaborate to improve efficiency and compliance. 
• Develop skills in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. 
• Acquire experience in ERP systems and financial technology tools. 
• Build cross-functional collaboration experience with IT and other departments. 

About the role:

1. Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

2. Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities.

3. Help maintain accurate accounting records and reconcile accounts.

4. Participate in cash flow analysis and working capital management.

5. Assist with internal audits and compliance documentation.

6. Prepare presentations and reports for CFO and senior leadership.

7. Collaborate with the IT department to:

• Support implementation and testing of financial systems and ERP upgrades.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across finance and IT platforms.
• Assist in automating financial reporting processes using technology tools.
• Help document workflows and system controls for compliance purposes.

9. Contribute to ad-hoc financial projects and strategic planning initiatives.