Summer Intern, Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Our Vision : To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City's diverse people and businesses.

Our Mission : Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.

Internship Program Overview :  Our 2026 Summer Internship Program is a paid 10-week internship program, scheduled to begin on June 8, 2026. Interns are expected to work full-time throughout the summer.

Summer interns will join an intern class consisting of undergraduate and graduate students to work on exciting projects in one of EDC's many dynamic departments. Summer Interns will also participate in training programs, networking events, and other professional development opportunities over the course of the program.

Department Overview : Accounting is the largest of the departments that make up the Finance Division. The Accounting Department manages the collection, transfer, investment, and disbursement of funds for NYCEDC and its related entities. It records financial transactions in various systems and then compiles and presents financial statements to Management, the Board of Directors, and other stakeholders in New York City and New York State.

Intern Responsibilities : Reporting to an Assistant Vice President, the intern will perform various tasks while on rotation between the different pillars of the accounting department. Projects and tasks will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Financial Reporting
• Assist with year-end audit requests
• Assist with checking the clerical accuracy of the financial statements
• Accounts Payable
• Assist with year-end audit requests
• Support team with invoice review, accrual review and ad-hoc reporting
• Revenue
• Data entry for vouchering City reimbursable funds
• Cash Management
• Assist with cash application of tenant cash receipts
• Data entry for check log

Qualifications & Requirements :

Salary Range

$20—$25 USD

About Us :  New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies : strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy.

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives :

Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan

Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.

For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.