Immediate Opening: Accounting Intern, 15-20 hours per week

Immediate Opening: Accounting Intern, 15-20 hours per week Job Description We are seeking an intern for our accounting team to work 15-20 hours per week. This position is available immediately with 15-20 hours during the year and more hours available during the summer. The hours are flexible and we can accommodate school schedules.

This is a hybrid role, with 3 days a week expected in our Norwalk office. About Commonfund Commonfund is an investment management firm serving the institutional market with a particular focus on the nonprofit and public sectors including endowments, foundations, health care organizations and other mid-sized institutions.

Commonfund was founded in 1971 with a two-part mission: to create investment solutions for nonprofits that previously did not have the scale and access to the best managers, and to create educational programs that would bring current best investment practices to institutional investors of all sizes and segments. Commonfund has changed and grown dramatically over the years, expanding both its investment solution offerings and the client segments served.

Today, Commonfund manages close to $28 billion for over 1,300 institutions with a focus on three primary activities: Outsourced solutions; alternative investment strategies (venture, secondaries and private equity); and research and advice on a variety of investment and governance topics through the Commonfund Institute.

Commonfund’s website, https://www.commonfund.org/about-us provides a more detailed overview, including its role and mission statement.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare month end journal entries for corporate entities Organize, process and code invoices for payment Process outgoing wires and other cash activities Assist with annual audit and tax engagements Assist with special projects and analysis Estimated 15-20 hours per week Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Pursuing an accounting or finance undergraduate degree Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook Strong attention to detail Excellent written and oral communications skills