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.