Finance Intern

About the role

• Job Title: Finance Intern
• Department: Finance
• Job Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation

Direct Reports: No

PAY

$17-$20/hour (based on education and experience).

REPORTS TO: Controller

DIRECT REPORTS: No

Location

Bismarck, ND (On-site position; must reside locally and be authorized to work in the U.S.)

Job Summary

The Finance Intern will support the Finance team part-time with day-to-day accounting and financial activities while gaining hands-on experience in a professional setting. This role will assist with financial reporting, account reconciliations, month-end close, and other Finance projects, giving the intern exposure to a variety of areas across the department. This role would be for Fall 2026. This position is part-time.

Essential Job Duties

• Month-End Closing: Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and gathering supporting documentation.
• General Accounting: Assist with general accounting activities and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Fixed Assets: Assist with maintaining fixed asset records and supporting related accounting activities.
• Financial Reporting: Support the preparation of financial reports, schedules, and analysis.
• Audit Support: Assist with gathering documentation and information for internal and external audits.
• Continuous Improvement: Support Finance projects and assist with identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the Finance team and other departments to support daily financial activities and projects.
• Perform other Finance-related duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Prior accounting or finance experience is a plus, but not required.

Work Conditions

• Generally, a standard office environment.
• Sitting required approximately 90% of the time.
• Repetitive hand motion.
• Long periods of sitting and working on a personal computer.
• Ability to concentrate on detail 95% of the time.

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