Research & Accounting Intern

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); Hybrid; USD 12,894,000 - 16,118,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Dakota (UND) invites applications for a part-time, non-benefited ND SBDC internship. You will support advisors across the state by preparing client documentation and financial data, and help produce reports aligned with program goals.

This role is open to UND students pursuing a bachelor’s in Accounting, Business, or Economics, requiring strong organization and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team in a hybrid campus setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled UND student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Understanding of accounting principles and ability to work with balance statements, cash flow, and historical financial reports.
• Strong organization and communication skills; detail-oriented and professional in written and oral communication.
• Ability to work both independently under supervision and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review client documentation for business advisors, suggest improvements to business plans, including financial statements/projections.
• Calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios, preparing pro forma cash flow and financial statements; troubleshooting to identify problems and areas for improvement.
• Perform market and industry research using web-based databases.
• Collaborate and work closely with staff and other students and interns on special projects.
• Accurate and timely reporting of all client contact and preparation time and activities, and program impacts using designated database management system; contribute to data collection for annual reports.
• Communicate and comply with SBDC and UND policy and procedures, including confidentiality and conflict of interest requirements.

Skills

Organization

Independent work

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Salary/Position Classification

• $15.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 12-15 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

The North Dakota Small Business Development Centers power the creation, growth, and success of small business in North Dakota. We provided advising and training to small businesses and entrepreneurs across the state, and serve as the outreach program of the University of North Dakota Nistler College of Business & Public Administration. The ND SBDC Lead Center and its staff provide leadership, supervision, service, and support for the ND SBDC network, program and staff; and communicates and coordinates with partner entities, stakeholders, advocates, and other interested parties.
This intern will support the ND SBDC network, working closely with advisors from several locations to provide research and financial documentation prep/review for various client projects. The position may be asked to participate in special projects as assigned, and produce reports and deliverables as it pertains to program goals.
This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and review client documentation for business advisors, suggest improvements to business plans, including financial statements/projections, and operating plans, by applying basic business knowledge in areas of: operations, finance, marketing, management, and human resources
• Calculating and interpreting historical and projected financial ratios, preparing pro forma cash flow and financial statements; troubleshooting to identify problems and areas for improvement
• Perform market and industry research using web-based databases
• Collaborate and work closely with staff and other students and interns on special projects
• Accurate and timely reporting of all client contact and preparation time and activities, and program impacts using designated database management system, contribute to the collection of data for annual or periodic reporting required by the program or its stakeholders
• Communicate and comply with SBDC and UND policy and procedures as related to the program, including confidentiality and conflict of interest requirements

Required Competencies

• Excellent organization/prioritization skills, strong professional oral and written communication skills, this position requires candidate to be public relations focused, and detail-oriented
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently under supervision and as part of a collaborative team is essential

Minimum Requirements

• Currently enrolled UND student working towards a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field
• Understanding of accounting principles and ability to work with balance statements, cash flow, and historical financial reports

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a related professional setting is preferred
• Experience in small business or family business a plus