Description

Interstate Business Solutions is dedicated to creating cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environments in our communities. We specialize in litter abatement, homeless encampment cleanup, and other essential services that improve the quality of life in urban and suburban areas. “IBS is a fair chance employer who hires people who are justice involved, currently or formerly unsheltered, veterans, experienced substance abuse, and others with resume gaps”. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community well-being sets us apart as a leader in our field. 

The Finance & Data Operations Intern will support both the Finance and Operations teams at company headquarters, offering exposure to core business systems, financial processes, and logistics operations. This dual-role internship is ideal for a student or early-career professional seeking to grow in a fast-paced, impact-driven organization.

Job Duties

Finance/Accounting Support

·         Post transactions from bank feeds in QuickBooks Online with accurate coding

·         Review Ramp credit card activity for proper documentation and policy compliance

·         Draft customer invoices and enter data into client portals

·         Assist with monthly financial close, journal entries, and budget-to-actual variance analysis

·         Prepare financial forecasts, estimates, and models for executive decision making

·         Organize documentation for external audits and tax return

·         Help develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and internal budget tracking tools

Operations Support

·         Assist with tracking daily field operations activities and collecting timesheet/invoice documentation

·         Perform data entry, analysis, and reconciliation in operational data warehouse

·         Research historical contract information, input into standard format, and analyze

·         Help coordinate vehicle, equipment, or supply usage logs and inventory tracking

·         Review GPS, CRM, or dispatch data to assist with contract compliance reporting

·         Ad hoc tasks to support cross-functional projects across HR, Payroll, Safety, and Operations

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

·         Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Public Affairs, or related field

·         Proficient with Microsoft Excel (e.g., PivotTables, filters, basic formulas)

·         Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills

·         Clear and professional written/verbal communication

·         Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

·         Self-starter comfortable in a startup-like environment

·         Familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Ramp, or GPS/CRM tools (preferred but not required)

Summary

As part of its employment process, Interstate Business Solutions may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report will still be considered for employment with relief. Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

IBS is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment. This broadly interpreted policy not only prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected category under state, local, or federal law, but also ensures that qualified individuals will be given the opportunity to join IBS and progress within IBS in accordance with their own abilities.