YMCA Finance & Accounting Internship (Spring 2026)

Finance & Accounting Internship

Gain Hands-On Experience in Non-Profit Finance

About Us

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.

About the Internship

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.

What You’ll Do

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

Is This Internship Right for You?

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

Your Future Career Path

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

Internship Details

• Duration: 14-16 weeks (one semester, or based on school requirements)
  
• Hours: ~20 hours per week (based on internship criteria)
  
• Location: Beverly, Cummings Center
  
• Compensation: $15.00 per hour
  
• Perks: Free YMCA membership for the duration of the internship & discounts on YNS programs
  

How to Apply

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

Meet Our Finance Leadership Team!

Connect with our experienced finance professionals on LinkedIn:
📌 Kevin McCarthy, CPA
📌 Lauren Henehan, CPA
📌 Sharon Prendergast, CPA

• 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.
  
• Proficiency in Excel spreadsheets, with the ability to learn and apply new functions quickly.
  
• All interns must complete and submit an application to be considered for a position with YNS.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.