Accounting Intern

The Lighthouse of Houston is currently seeking a Summer Intern for a two-month assignment. This opportunity will provide hands-on experience through collaborative projects, job shadowing, and professional development activities designed to support the intern’s career growth.

The Lighthouse of Houston is a non-profit organization and is currently hiring an Accounting Intern.

The Accounting Intern will provide accounting and audit support to the Accounting/Finance Department of a long-standing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the blind and low-vision community. This internship offers hands-on, real-world accounting experience in a mission-driven environment. The intern will work closely with the Controller, Chief Financial Officer, and Accounting staff, and all work will be reviewed to ensure learning, accuracy, and compliance.

This position requires a team player who is willing to demonstrate the LIGHT Principles of Leadership (L), Integrity (I), Growth (G), Humility (H), and Trust (T). It is important for individuals to be committed to a continuous learning environment and to be champions of change, with a teamwork mentality. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and/or Controller. 

Mission:

To enable and empower people who are blind or low vision to realize their full potential.

Education, Licensure and Experience:

• Currently enrolled college or university student in junior or senior year
• Current enrollment in Accounting or a related field.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates behaviors and actions consistent with The Lighthouse of Houston’s core values and mission.
• Assist with maintaining and organizing the chart of accounts
• Enter and code transactions into the general ledger
• Review, organize, and clean up historical audit schedules
• Assist in preparing schedules and documentation for upcoming audits
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Assist with filing, documentation, and reconciliation support
• Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned

Learning Opportunities:

• Hands-on experience with nonprofit accounting and compliance
• Exposure to general ledger accounting and audit preparation
• Direct mentorship from the CFO and accounting team
• Understanding how accounting supports mission-driven organizations
• Professional experience with real financial deliverables

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled college or university student in junior or senior year
• Major in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in financial or intermediate accounting
• Interest in nonprofit accounting or public service

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

This position requires primarily sitting in a sedentary position and could require some standing, lifting and walking occasionally.

The Lighthouse of Houston for the Blind is an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse workforce and equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by the federal, state or local laws.