Accounting Intern

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, Cafe, 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.