Open Threads Accounting Intern

Open Threads Accounting Intern, Part-time, 1-2 days per week
Our Mission: We train and empower Cleveland community members in the sewing trade. This
grows avenues of economic opportunity while offering a space to learn, connect, and improve
sustainability within the local textile industry.
Background: Open Threads, previously Esperanza Threads, was founded by Sister Mary
Eileen in 2000. Since its start, the grassroots organization has supported local marginalized,
incarcerated, immigrant, and refugee communities through the training of sewing and an
introduction to the textile industry. Open Threads has been an active part of the Cleveland
community for over two decades. Serving 1,000+ individuals to date, Threads has had a ripple
effect in connecting social, environmental, and economic initiatives throughout the Rust Belt
Fibershed.
Core Responsibilities Include:
● Bookkeeping Support
○ Assist with recording financial transactions in QuickBooks.
○ Prepare and post journal entries.
○ Maintain organized and accurate financial records.
● Accounts Payable & Receivable
○ Help process invoices, bills and payments.
○ Assist with preparing and tracking donation receipts and acknowledgements.
○ Support monitoring outstanding receivables and following up as needed.
● Payroll Assistance
○ Prepare and review employee and instructor timesheets
○ Verify hours worked for accuracy.
○ Assist with payroll processing to ensure employees are paid timely and
accurately.
● Financial Reporting
○ Assist in preparing monthly/annual financial statements and reports for
management and the board finance committee.
○ Reconcile bank and credit card statements.
○ Support in generating reports for grant applications and donations.