Accounting College Intern

Redwood Credit Union • Santa Rosa, CA

6d • $23

About The Position

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.
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.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Administration/Management

Responsibilities

• Enter and code Accounts Payable invoices.
• Obtain proper and appropriate approval for Accounts Payable invoices.
• Assist in the Month End close procedures as assigned.
• Support monthly General Ledger reconciliation process.
• Support Bi-Weekly Payroll Process.
• Support preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Foster positive relationships with other Redwood Credit Union team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed