YMCA Finance & Accounting Internship (Fall 2025)

Gain Hands-On Experience in Non-Profit Finance

The YMCA of the North Shore is more than just a fitness facility-it's a mission-driven, nationally recognized non-profit dedicated to strengthening communities. Through our programming, we nurture the potential of children, engage families, and build lasting relationships. Our programs foster character development, promote diversity, and equip youth with essential life skills, self-confidence, and teamwork experience.

As a multi-site, $25 million organization spanning two states, the YMCA of the North Shore offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable finance and accounting experience in a large non-profit organization. Interns will learn key financial principles and corporate practices that can be applied throughout their careers.

In this role, you'll assist with day-to-day accounting operations, including:

Journal entries, account reconciliations, cash receipts, and deposits

Accounts payable invoice entries and financial reporting

Gaining insight into contributions, grants, investments, and fixed assets

Preparing and analyzing financial reports

Developing professional communication and time management skills

Building introductory-level expertise in enterprise accounting systems

Exposure to month-end close processes, accounts payable/receivable, reporting & analysis

Beyond finance and accounting, you'll have the opportunity to:

Network with senior leadership and explore potential career paths

Learn about the Y's culture and experience a collaborative, mission-driven work environment

This may be a great fit if you:

Enjoy working in Excel-creating, analyzing, and managing data

Have a keen eye for reviewing reports, identifying trends, and problem-solving

Are interested in finance, accounting, auditing, or business management

This internship can help prepare you for a career as a:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Accounting Manager, Controller, or Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Auditor at an accounting firm

Finance professional in a non-profit or corporate setting

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  Duration: 14-16 weeks (one semester, or based on school requirements)

  
  
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  Hours: ~20 hours per week (based on internship criteria)

  
  
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  Location: Beverly, Cummings Center

  
  
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  Compensation: $15.00 per hour

  
  
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  Perks: Free YMCA membership for the duration of the internship & discounts on YNS programs

  
  

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until filled. Internships are posted the semester prior to placement.

Connect with our experienced finance professionals on LinkedIn:

Kevin McCarthy, CPA

Lauren Henehan, CPA

Sharon Prendergast, CPA

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  Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.

  
  
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  Proficiency in Excel spreadsheets, with the ability to learn and apply new functions quickly.

  
  
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  All interns must complete and submit an application to be considered for a position with YNS.

  
  
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  Some educational institutions require prior approval before starting an internship. It is the student's responsibility to verify and meet any requirements before accepting the position.

  
  
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  Interns must work with a hiring manager to submit and complete an internship learning agreement, which must be reviewed by the Director of Operations, Executive Director, and HR Office.

  
  
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  Interns may only participate in one internship (paid or unpaid) within the YNS organization at a time. Requests for consecutive internships will be reviewed by the intern managers.

  
  

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genderidentity, age, disability, or veteran's status.