Finance Intern

Company: District of Columbia Bar
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Finance Intern assists with various tasks that support the organization’s financial operations. They help prepare and analyze financial reports, maintain accurate records, and assist in budgeting and forecasting processes. The intern may also work on reconciliations, data entry, and research to support audits or financial planning. This role provides hands-on experience applying accounting and finance principles learned in coursework, strengthening technical and analytical skills in a professional setting. The internship is expected to begin June 2026 and will run through August 2026. This is an hourly position working up to 25 hours per week. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assists with preparation of audit workpapers and journal entries for various accounts including: payroll accruals, benefit allocations, travel-related accounts, and internal chargebacks. Assists with bank reconciliations. Assists with account reconciliations. Assists with accounts receivable. Creates and enters general ledger journal entries. Assists with the preparation of board-related financial reports. Assists with the implementation of the board-approved budget through the Bar’s BI software. Assists with the monthly variance analysis reporting. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Year 1 college-level accounting or finance coursework. Basic excel skill level. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Must work well in a team environment and be able to interact, including in-person, with Bar members, volunteers, vendors, the public and Bar employees. Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Year 2 college-level accounting or finance coursework. Intermediate excel skill level. Experience with Microsoft suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with business intelligence software. Please submit resume and unofficial transcript. This position is currently a hybrid position, with days worked in the office and days worked remotely. The hybrid status of this position may change at any time subject to the Bar’s discretion. This is not an attempt to list all essential functions of this position. Job duties may change over time based on organizational/department needs. The D.C. Bar is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. The Bar is committed to providing qualified individuals with reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, pursuant to applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HR@dcbar.org. As part of the accommodation process, we will conduct an individualized interactive process and may ask you for additional information. Any final hiring decisions or start dates may be delayed while the accommodation review process is ongoing if the individual cannot begin work without the requested accommodation.

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