Intern, Accounting/Finance bei Minnesota Public Radio / American Public Media

Position Information:

• Start Date: January 5 – June 5, 2026
• Hours: Open to either 24 hours per week or 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
• Location: St. Paul, MN
• Compensation: $20.00/hour
• Application deadline: Application will close once finalists are selected

Intern, Accounting/Finance

Are you driven by numbers, details, and analysis? Do you want to launch your career in non-profit finance, but lack the hands-on experience required to land your dream job? This 6-month Accounting/Finance Internship provides exposure to the inner workings of finance and accounting, equipping you with the technical and supporting skills to succeed grow in your career.

This internship supports the Finance team to strengthen the organization's financial integrity, business processes, and system of internal controls by working on financial projects and providing accounting support, insight, and recommendations.

Key Learning Goals:

Through immersive learning and real-world projects, you will:

• Expand Accounting Fundamentals - Learn the monthly and annual accounting cycle by completing account reconciliations and supporting schedules, accounting entries, and financial reports to develop core accounting skills
• Continuous Improvement - Engage in process improvement initiatives, including software implementations, internal audits, policy/procedure documentation, and internal control assessments. Learn from experienced professionals how to make a difference and get noticed.
• Build Critical Skills - Being a finance whiz takes more than crunching numbers. Goals will be developed to help you sharpen the soft skills crucial for success, like project management, collaboration, and business communications.
• Build an Impressive Professional Network - With hands-on training and mentorship from your team, you'll develop connections that will support your career growth.
• Boost Your Resume - Showcase tangible experience and achievements to advance your career.

We are excited to help you step out of the textbook and into real-world finance experience!

Responsibilities:

As the Accounting/Finance Intern, you will work on projects to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Finance Department including:

1. Accounting operations and related process improvements/internal controls
2. Analysis and implementation of cost savings initiatives
3. Financial reporting

Benefits:

• Eligible to accrue for sick and safe time off
• Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA
• Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan

Programming:

• Participate in robust on-boarding experience.
• Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
• Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Students who are currently enrolled and have completed one year of their post-secondary program, are enrolled in a graduate program, or have earned a degree in the last 18 months.
• Must be able to work either 24 or 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday) for the duration of this internship
• Must be able work in the office (St. Paul, MN) at least 2 days per week
• Interest in pursuing a career in accounting/finance or admission into a graduate business program
• Completed introductory coursework in finance or accounting (e.g., financial accounting, audit, information systems)
• Familiar with and willing to learn fundamental accounting, internal control, and auditing concepts
• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities
• Effective problem solver requires strong coordination and communication skills
• Objective and curious
• Interest in financial systems and creating efficiency
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous finance or accounting internship or experience.

Next Step in the Application:

In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. Please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following:

• What interests you about this internship?
• What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field?

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Demands:
  • Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
  • Required to move about in the community
  • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
  • Moderate noise level
  • Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM

Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media are grateful for the long-time, generous philanthropy of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan for investing in the future of public media through transformational internships and fellowships. Their recent grant will significantly strengthen our internship program, produce enriching programming, and prepare the next generation for careers in public media. We are pleased to recognize this generous support in the name of the program – the MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM.