Internship Opportunity

Accounting Intern
The Organization
The mission of Chaldean and Middle-Eastern Social Services (CMSS) is to help refugee communities
maximize their potential toward a better way of life, as well as to facilitate their acculturation into
American society. To this end, CMSS educates and empowers resettling Chaldean and Middle-Eastern
refugees by providing them with the primary healthcare and social service tools and programs necessary
for comprehensive well-being and success in their new homeland. Founded in August, 2005, CMSS
currently serves more than 21,000 refugees each year through its seamless continuum of primary
medical care and social service assistance in El Cajon.
Intern Responsibilities:
As a community-based nonprofit organization located in El Cajon, CA, CMSS depends upon the dedicated
support of energetic interns and volunteers to fulfill its mission. CMSS continues to rapidly expand its
programs and operations, and is currently seeking an Accounting Intern to join its dynamic. The intern
will:
Assist CMSS staff accountant with basic data entry and processing
Ensure accurate allocations regarding accounts payable and receivable
Support accountant with various finance projects such as budget to actual analysis, grant and
contract reporting, account reconciliations and contract audits
Collaborate with staff accountant to process ADP payroll
Assist with necessary clerical organizational duties
Requirements:
Basic knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Strong computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word, etc.)
Working proficiency in QuickBooks
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Interest in working in accounting or finance in a non-profit environment
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment
Self-starting initiative; ability to work independently and in a team setting
Ability to anticipate, identify and resolve complex financial issues
Time Commitment:
10-20 hours/week, flexible schedule
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship, however you will gain hands-on experience working with a dynamic team in
a rapidly growing non-profit. CMSS will openly support you with letters of recommendation, skills
training and securing academic internship credit, where applicable.
If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Lars Almquist
CMSS Volunteer Coordinator
lars@c-mss.org
436 S. Magnolia Ave #201 El Cajon, CA 92020 Office: (619) 631-7400 Fax: (619) 631-7402
www.c-mss.org