The Mother Church and Christian Science Publishing Society's financial and business management activities are centralized within the Treasurer's Office. Within this office are a broad array of financial functions. The objective of this position is to give the intern hands-on experience in these different areas and learn how they serve the Church organization and the Christian Science movement as a whole. Through the internship experience, the intern will also gain a deeper understanding of the financial structure of the Church, the Church’s history, and its healing mission.
Project Opportunities include:
Assist with special projects and reporting within tax, compliance, accounting, and audit.
Aid in the preparation of income and sales tax filings, including gathering supporting documents, organizing data for federal, state, and local returns, performing calculations, and researching questions. Support work to review, track, and process various tax notices received by the Church.
Document processes and help with department organization.
Overview activities:
Introductory meetings with each of the primary functions of the Treasurer’s Office including Investments, Philanthropy (fundraising), Estates and Trusts (donations received through wills and trusts), Benevolence (grant making), Accounting, Audit (internal and external), Tax and Compliance, Procurement, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Benefits and Payroll.
Desired Qualifications:
Finance/Accounting/Business Administration major
Ability to work in a professional setting
Desire to serve The Mother Church and learn more about it
Interest in financial processes
Self-motivated
Honest
Accurate
Organized
Caring
Patient
Detail-oriented and focused
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Intellectual curiosity
Background check
This position is required to complete a background check to be hired.