Accounting Intern

Red Door Learning Company
Location: 115 West Cherry Street, Hicksville, NY
Job Type: Part-Time | Internship | In-Person

Red Door Learning Company is a New York State–approved 4410 preschool program providing early childhood education and special education services across Nassau County. We operate multiple educational and therapeutic divisions funded by Nassau County and the New York State Department of Education.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to support our in-house accounting department with financial tracking, documentation, and reporting.

The Accounting Intern will assist the Finance & Operations team with daily accounting functions and gain hands-on experience within a government-funded educational and therapeutic services organization. This role is ideal for students interested in nonprofit accounting, government-funded programs, educational/therapeutic billing, and internal audit preparation.

• Assist with accounts payable and receivable tracking
• Support expense categorization and documentation
• Reconcile purchase card transactions (CACFP-related)
• Organize financial records and vendor invoices
• Assist with payroll and reimbursement logs
• Help prepare documentation for audits and compliance
• Support internal budgeting and reporting
• Perform data entry in Excel and accounting software

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic Excel knowledge
• Ability to handle confidential financial information
• Interest in nonprofit, education, or healthcare finance is a plus

• 10–20 hours per week
• Flexible weekday availability
• In-person at the Hicksville office

• Hourly stipend available
• Academic credit available