Corporate Intern - Financial Accounting

Border States•Fargo, ND

12d•$16 - $20

About The Position

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Fargo, ND The Corporate Intern will develop a solid understanding of the department they are in as well as the overall business. The internship aims to provide our interns with challenging, real-world projects specific to their career path. Works within the department on day to day projects; projects will include but not be limited to activities related to process improvement, project management, data support, reporting (including Power BI dashboards), documentation, and other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

Must be entering final year of undergraduate study at the time of application (Fall 2026/Spring 2027 graduation date)
Strong knowledge of business office procedures, office equipment operation, data entry/keyboarding skills and communication systems helpful.
Requires strong knowledge of PC for Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and OneNote).
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills.
Ability to effectively plan and organize.
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.

Responsibilities

Works within the department on day to day projects; which include but are not limited to activities related to process improvement, project management, data support, reporting, documentation, and other assigned responsibilities.
Builds relationships through meetings, events and one-on-ones with various employee owners and leaders.
Focuses on real-world projects within the department.
Collaborates with various departments throughout the company.
Assists the Financial Accounting team with month-end/year-end close and reporting
Prepares and posts accurate general ledger entries in SAP
Reconciles general ledger accounts
Assists with financial statement and employee benefit audits preparation
Assists with Financial Accounting projects related to accounting process and tool improvements
Monitors the Financial Accounting help desk and delegates tickets to appropriate team members
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.