Accounting Intern

Alaska Native Heritage Center; Alaska; On-site; Full time

Job description

Accounting Intern

Alaska Native Heritage Center

JOB STATEMENT/PURPOSE:

Alaska Native Heritage Center is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to support our finance team. This internship provides hands-on experience with financial reporting, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and administrative accounting tasks. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and is eager to learn in a professional environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Entry into the various systems, including Bill.com,
• Certify.com, Planning Pod, and QuickBooks accounting system of Vendor Bills, Customer Invoices and Facility Reservation Orders.
• Daily Sales data entry for Admissions, Gift Shop, Café, Facility Rentals, and other revenue streams.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Prepare and maintain financial records and spreadsheets
• Support bank reconciliations and account balancing
• Help process invoices, receipts, and expense reports
• Assist with monthly closing activities
• Organize and file accounting documents
• Perform data entry with accuracy and attention to detail
• Support audits and other financial projects as needed

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information
• Prior internship or office experience is a plus but not required

Essential Skills

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information
• Prior internship or office experience is a plus but not required
• Good problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks
• Ability to use accounting software, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Additional duties assigned based on needs of the business.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

Weather:

Indoors: Primarily in an environmentally controlled office; requires most or all work to be done inside.

Noise level:

Quiet to moderate.

Physical requirements:

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Anchorage, AK