Development Finance Intern Jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

Make a Difference with EveryMind – Spring Finance Internship Opportunity! 

This internship takes place in the Spring semester, typically beginning in early January and ending May/June.

Why Join EveryMind? 

For over 65 years, EveryMind has strengthened communities and empowered individuals through mental health and community support services. With 200 staff across 27 locations, we deliver programs that truly change lives. 

Interning at EveryMind means joining a mission-driven team where your work has impact. We offer hands-on learning, mentorship, and professional development in a supportive environment designed to help you grow and thrive.  The Accounting Intern will gain hands-on experience by supporting the Accounting Department with daily operations while learning fundamental accounting principles, office procedures, and professional workplace skills.  

Schedule: Flexible, part-time (16-24 hours/week during business hours, M–F) 
Location: EveryMind Headquarters, Rockville, MD (with hybrid opportunities) 

About the Role
EveryMind is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Intern to join our Accounting Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or emerging who wants to gain practical, hands-on experience in accounting and nonprofit financial operations while contributing to an organization that makes a meaningful difference in the community.

As a Finance Intern, you will work closely with members of the Accounting and Finance team and gain exposure to day-to-day financial processes, reporting, and administrative functions. You will have the opportunity to apply what you are learning in the classroom to real-world accounting activities while developing valuable professional skills.

What You Will Do
Under the guidance of the Accounting and Finance team, the Finance Intern may assist with:
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Assisting with data entry and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Helping reconcile general ledger accounts and accounting records and researching discrepancies.
• Supporting the preparation of financial reports, spreadsheets, and accounting schedules.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Organizing and maintaining electronic and physical financial records.
• Helping track payments, deposits, and other financial transactions.
• Supporting audits and other accounting projects as needed.
• Learning and following nonprofit accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Maintaining confidentiality and exercising professionalism when handling financial information.

Who You Will Work With
• Accounting Manager
• Finance Manager
• Finance Director
• Accounting Staff
 

Qualifications 

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 

•  Interest in nonprofit accounting and finance 

•  Strong verbal and written communication skills, with effective interpersonal abilities 

•  Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 

•  Proficiency in Excel 

•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate options and propose solutions 

•  Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks 

•  Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information 

Why This Is a Great Opportunity
This internship is more than an opportunity to gain experience—it is a chance to see how financial operations support the mission of a community-focused nonprofit organization.
Through this experience, you will:
• Gain hands-on experience with real-world accounting and financial processes.
• Strengthen your knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Develop strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Improve your Excel/spreadsheet and financial data management skills.
• Learn about nonprofit accounting and financial operations.
• Gain experience working with a professional accounting team.
• Develop communication, teamwork, and workplace skills that will prepare you for a career in finance or accounting.
• Contribute to meaningful work that helps support EveryMind's programs and services in the community.
We are looking for someone who is curious, dependable, organized, eager to learn, and excited to build practical skills in accounting and finance. If you are interested in exploring a career in accounting while making a positive impact through your work, we encourage you to apply.

Apply Today 

If you're looking for an internship where you can apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting, gain valuable nonprofit finance experience, and work with a team of professionals committed to making a difference, this opportunity is for you! Apply today and take the next step in your finance career with EveryMind.