SACC Chicago (Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Chicago) · 1 month ago
Business & Finance Intern, SACC-USA, Fall 2026
Washington, DC
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerSACC Chicago is part of the Swedish-American Chambers of Commerce network, facilitating trade and investment between Sweden and the U.S. They are seeking a motivated Finance and Business intern to manage operations, finances, and member relations, while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic setting.
International Trade & Development
Responsibilities
Accounting Management: Utilize Quickbooks to manage accounting tasks for the Chamber, including events, membership dues, and other financial transactions
Invoicing and Payment Follow-up: Generate and send invoices for membership dues, and diligently follow up on late payments to ensure timely receivables
Financial Strategy: Collaborate closely with the treasurer to develop and implement a long-term financial strategy for the Chamber. Deliver regular reports on the current financial status and other relevant financial information to treasurer and board meetings
Membership Management: Maintain an up-to-date membership database and manage the CRM system. Assist in membership recruitment efforts and cultivate strong relationships with current and potential members
Event Budgeting: Create budgets for Chamber events to ensure profitability and strategic financial planning
Sponsorship Management: Develop and nurture long-term sponsorship relationships with potential sponsors. Negotiate sponsorship deals and ensure their successful implementation. Monitor and enforce compliance with sponsorship agreements
Qualification
Required
Recent graduate in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Swedish citizenship or strong ties to Sweden (for U.S. visa purposes)
Excellent verbal and written skills in both Swedish and English
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Proficiency in accounting softwares
Expert knowledge in Excel and Outlook
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Preferred
Prior experience with CRM systems and membership management is a plus
Benefits
The selected candidate will receive a scholarship from the Scholarship Fund for Swedish Youth Abroad.
Company
SACC Chicago (Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Chicago)
The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce in Chicago (SACC-Chicago) is a non-profit membership based organization that facilitates and supports an exchange of trade, commerce, culture and investment between Sweden and the U.S.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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