Accounting Intern

Lakeside•Marblehead, OH

About The Position

The Accounting Intern assists Lakeside Chautauqua in daily accounting activities throughout the organization, before and during the Chautauqua summer season. The intern must have knowledge in basic accounting principles. The intern reports directly to the CFO with regards to all aspects of his/her position but will work closely with other staff members in the Finance Department. The ideal candidate would be an actively enrolled Sophomore or Junior level student majoring in accounting or business at an accredited University or a recent college graduate. This individual must be detail-oriented and able to work independently. Abilities to prioritize, multi-task and problem solve are essential. This individual must be available during business hours.

Requirements

Knowledge in basic accounting principles
Actively enrolled Sophomore or Junior level student majoring in accounting or business at an accredited University or a recent college graduate
Detail-oriented
Able to work independently
Abilities to prioritize, multi-task and problem solve
Available during business hours

Responsibilities

Assist in receivables and payable areas of the Finance Department
Count money, prepare bank deposits and prepare paperwork
Reconcile bank deposit slips with deposit log
Learn computerized accounting system and enter a variety of transactions (high volume during peak periods)
Assist in maintaining various detail journals (spreadsheets)
Assist in billing and recording receipt of payments
Assist in reconciling bank accounts
Ensure proper coding, verify and input check request and purchase quotes into BC system
Verify, issue and distribute checks
Process ACH payments
Track and record auto payments
Review and prepare credit card statements
Process utility bills
Generate general journals and excel spreadsheets
File financial and/or personnel records
Participate in all intern activities, forums, and gatherings