Accounting College Intern
Redwood Credit Union is seeking a motivated Accounting Intern who is currently in their Junior or Senior year in college. This Internship will provide hands-on exposure to core accounting functions, including accounts payable processing, bank and general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close activities. Our internship offers an introduction to accounting through practical experience with vendor payments, fixed assets, cash ordering, financial statement reporting, and related processes.
Internship Details
- This position is for a full-time, seasonal internship – 40 hours per week.
- This internship will begin on, June 8, 2026, and end on August 14, 2026 (end date can be modified based on fall college schedule).
- Ability to provide a recent transcript will be required during the interview process.
- This position is not eligible for benefits other than what’s required by law.
Preferred Majors
- Accounting
- Finance
- Business Administration/Management
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of general accounting practices and principles.
- Basic knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.
- Detail-oriented and able to complete work quickly while maintaining accuracy.
- Ability to perform data entry, including Accounts Payable invoices.
- Strong service orientation.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability and desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to coordinate a variety of activities simultaneously and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
- Must be a Junior or Senior in college with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
Compensation
$23.00/hourly
Applications will be accepted through April 12th. This posting will be removed and no longer accepting applications after this date.
Responsibilities
Physical Requirements
ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU):
At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.
As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.
Why Intern for Redwood Credit Union?
• 27th largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay
• Awarded a 5-Star Rating based on 6/30/24 financial data by Bauer Financial
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025"
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2026"
• Top Corporate Philanthropists (#24) - San Francisco Business Times
• Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 20 years in a row
• World-class Employee Engagement scores
• Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate
• Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.