Accounting & Financial Reporting Intern

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. 

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

This is a remote, home-based internship. Full time students from all US geographies will be considered. Our 2026 Summer internship program is an 8-week Paid Internship that runs from June 1st – July 24th, at 37.5 hours weekly. The program will join interns across the country who are supporting different department focuses on American Cancer Society and ACS's Cancer Action Network. 85% of the time will be in working within the given department, with the Intern's manager, their mentor, and the team. The other 15% will be with a cohort of other interns around American Cancer Society and ACS CAN.

The Regulatory Compliance Intern supports the American Cancer Society’s compliance and risk-mitigation activities by assisting with research, documentation, and resource development across regulatory areas that impact events, fundraising, and general operations. This summer position provides hands-on experience with nonprofit regulatory requirements including charitable gaming, liquor licensing, business licensing, sales and use tax, and unclaimed property. The intern will work closely with the Sr Consultant, Indirect Tax and the Sr Consultant, Regulatory Compliance to complete clearly scoped projects that produce tangible deliverables for ACS staff nationwide.

Responsibilities:

• Research and summarize regulatory requirements across U.S. jurisdictions related to sales and use tax, charitable gaming, liquor licensing, business licenses, unclaimed property, and/or property tax, producing clear summaries or decision guides for internal partners.
• Conduct content review and clean-up of intranet resource guides, including verifying document links, updating state-by-state references, and ensuring ease of navigation and accuracy for internal users.
• Develop internal training materials, such as a 'Sales Tax 101' overview, including examples, jurisdictional differences, and nonprofit-specific considerations.
• Assist with special projects supporting regulatory event compliance, business licensing, indirect tax research, and other compliance needs, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Degree Required: Currently enrolled in a college or university program pursuing a degree in business, accounting, law, tax, public policy, or a related field.
• Preferred Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent; rising sophomore, junior, or senior in college preferred.
• Certificate(s) or License(s): none
• Years of experience: Prior coursework in tax, business law, or research-based classes helpful.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and government guidance.
• Comfortable contacting federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to request information, ask clarifying questions, or confirm interpretation of requirements.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information concisely.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Comfortable working independently within defined project scopes and deadlines, using good judgment to proactively seek clarification or support when needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; familiarity with SharePoint is a plus.

Position Requirements:

• Must be available for entirety of 8-week program: June 1st – July 24th, 2026, at 37.5 hours per week.
• Full-time student, if you are an undergraduate student, you have completed your freshman year of college.
• Have a minimum of a B average (cumulative 3.0 on 4.0 scale).
• Plan to continue your education in the following term/semester.
• Upload a resume upon application submission.
• Note: an internship assignment may coincide with your last term/trimester as a full-time student, but the internship must be disengaged upon graduation.

The starting rate is $15 to $20. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.