Accounting Intern

Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation • Medora, ND

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Intern supports the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (TRMF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tourism organization, by performing routine clerical, filing, and data-entry tasks related to accounts payable, billing, and receivables. The position maintains cash balances and petty cash, reconciles receipts and accounting records, processes daily cash receipts, reviews billing documents, and assists with payroll and account reconciliations. Other clerical duties and related tasks may be assigned.

This is a full-time seasonal position based in a professional office environment in Medora, North Dakota. The intern is expected to work varying evening shifts at concessions for the Medora Musical. The role involves continuous work with others and routine use of standard office equipment.

Requirements

• Must be working toward a degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, including a high level of confidentiality regarding TRMF information.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work with others as well as independently.
• Knowledge of operating computers, a telephone system, credit card equipment, and adding machines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper cash balances at each TRMF entity during business hours.
• Maintain the petty cash fund balance and supervise cash distribution.
• Reconcile monetary receipts to lodging, retail, and food service audits.
• Count, code, and deposit daily cash receipts from all TRMF entities.
• Review billing statements, invoices, and similar documents for accuracy and alert supervisory staff to discrepancies.
• Enter and manage accounting records for accounts payable, billing, and accounts receivable.
• Assist with preparation of hourly payroll, including meal usage deductions.
• Assist the controller with reconciliation of accounts, including cash, investments, expenses, and credit cards.
• Assist with mail distribution, answering telephones, and other clerical tasks as needed.
• Distribute accounting reports as directed.
• Participate in workplace safety training sessions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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