Whether you are ready to propel your career forward or just exploring if accounting is right for you, this summer internship is an opportunity to acquire professional experience in the basic operational functions of finance and accounting! The Intern will work on the Finance & Accounting team that supports a family of Native Hawaiian Organization-owned companies that provides various services to government clients throughout the U.S. Apply your accounting knowledge to real-world situations, understand the practices that are imperative to the management of any business, and gain familiarity with industry-leading software used by government contracting firms while learning from colleagues who voted their company as one of the best places to work in Hawai'i! 

With Headquarters in Honolulu and offices throughout the United States, the Intern will collaborate with employees nationwide and foster relationships within the Nakupuna Companies that will serve as a basis for networking in Washington, DC, and around the country.  

This is a paid internship for students currently pursuing a post-baccalaureate or graduate degree, as well as recent post-baccalaureate or graduate degree recipients. The position is based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, and requires approximately 40 hours per week, preferably for the duration of the summer term (May 26, 2026, through September 6, 2026). Application must be submitted by February 28, 2026.

Experience the complete accounting cycle by assisting the Finance & Accounting team across multiple areas of standard operations including creation of journal entries, daily transaction recordings, month-end close adjustments, and post-close reconciliation and exception reporting. Intern will receive regular assignments for setting up new hires, processing accounts payable vouchers and expense reports, completing journal entries, and other short-term projects.  

The following reflects management’s general expectations for this position in alignment with KOIP goals but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  

• Apply financial accounting principles in a real-world setting with oversight from a member of the Finance & Accounting team   

• Process journal entries and other financial data in Deltek Costpoint (ERP system) 

• Enter invoices and vouchers into NES (Nakupuna Enterprise Systems) and Costpoint to prepare for weekly disbursement run   

• Assist in preparing cash receipts and assigning project codes in Project Workforce 

• Follow the basic processes and controls necessary to ensure financial data is entered and maintained accurately   

• Learn the flow of financial data used for decision-making by executives and its criticality in driving business operations   

• Perform functions for the billing team to include timesheet redacting, expense gathering, timesheet reporting, and IWA (Intercompany Work Authorizations) funding. 

• Work closely with all members of the Finance & Accounting team in different time zones and leverage collaborative platforms (Microsoft Sharepoint, Teams) to communicate and complete assignments 

• Improve processes and communicate effectively with team members to solve accounting problems 

• Share internship experiences with the Nakupuna Foundation leadership

Skills/Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen. Applicants must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 of higher.

Due to the hybrid nature of this internship, access to broadband WiFi is required to work effectively in a virtual office environment. Additional qualifications include intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

Accounting-related courses (e.g. Principles of Accounting, Intermediate Accounting), either completed or in progress, are preferred. 

Education: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. 

In-Office Requirements: Due to the hybrid (mix of in-person and remote) nature of this internship, intern must have the ability to work from the Honolulu office a minimum of two days per week. 

Competencies:  

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information
• Initiative - Undertakes self-development activities; Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed  
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Able to work remotely with no on-site supervision; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

A fitting candidate pays attention to detail, is highly organized, and enjoys working in teams while being accountable for individual tasks and deliverables. This experience will be insightful for any student interested in financial management, accounting, or mathematics. 

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation: 

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $18 to $24 (hourly USD). The hourly range displayed represents the typical hourly range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.