Accounting Intern

Buffalo Sabres; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PD Workshops

Mentorship

Job Shadowing

Resume Reviews

Job summary

The Buffalo Sabres are seeking an Accounting Intern to provide administrative and basic accounting support on a seasonal basis in a part-time, in-person role in Buffalo, NY. The position pays $16.00 per hour and runs for the 2026-2027 season.

You will assist the Finance Department with journal entries, AR/AP tasks, data analysis, and various projects, with a requirement to be enrolled in a 2-4 year program in finance or accounting and to work 2-3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4 year program, finance and accounting majors preferred.
• Communication skills required.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Professional, confidential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance with day-to-day tasks including preparation of journal entry support, mail distribution, data pulling, and general research.
• Provide support for AR and AP needs such as tracking payments, sending invoices, and reviewing vendor statements.
• Assist with data analysis and validation projects.
• Perform other projects as assigned.
• Be accountable for work assigned and timely completion of each task.

Skills

Communication skills

Organized & detail oriented

Professional & confidential

Available 2-3 days/week

Education

Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4 year program (finance/accounting majors preferred)

Job description

Summary

The Accounting Intern will provide administrative and basic accounting support for various departmental tasks and projects on a seasonal basis.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Finance Department in completing day to day tasks, including the preparation of journal entry support, mail distribution, data pulling, and general research.
• Provide support to AR and AP related needs, such as tracking incoming payments, sending invoices and payments, reviewing and analyzing vendor statements, etc.
• Assist with data analysis and validation projects
• Perform other projects as assigned
• Be accountable for work assigned and the timely completion of each assigned task.

Minimum Qualifications for the Position:

• Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4 year program, finance and accounting majors preferred
• Communication skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Professional, confidential
• Available to work 2-3 days /week

Internship Program Benefits

• Monthly Professional Development Workshops focused on department overviews, workplace skills, and industry insights.
• Mentorship Program with the option to be paired with an organizational mentor for guidance and professional support throughout the internship.
• Job Shadowing Opportunities across departments to gain exposure to different roles and career paths within the organization.
• Career Preparation Resources: Resume reviews and mock interviews to strengthen job search and interviewing skills.

Compensation & Hours

This is a part-time in-person role, paying $16.00 per hour. Must have availability to work daytime hours. This is a temporary position for the 2026-2027 season.

Work Environment & Physical Demands.

This internship operates in both an office setting and in a live events setting. Candidate must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving boxes up to 20 pounds.

Hockey Western New York, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer