Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Accounting Intern

Department: Accounting

Reports To: VP of Finance

Salary: 15.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

Apply by March 15, 2025

2025 Accounting Internship

The Accounting Intern assists Lakeside Chautauqua in daily accounting activities throughout the organization, before and during the Chautauqua summer season. The intern must have knowledge in basic accounting principles. The intern reports directly to the CFO with regards to all aspects of his/her position but will work closely with other staff members in the Finance Department.

The ideal candidate would be an actively enrolled Sophomore or Junior level student majoring in accounting or business at an accredited University or a recent college graduate. This individual must be detail-oriented and able to work independently. Abilities to prioritize, multi-task and problem solve are essential. This individual must be available during business hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES (PLUS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED):

• Assist in receivables and payable areas of the Finance Department
• Count money, prepare bank deposits and prepare paperwork
• Reconcile bank deposit slips with deposit log
• Learn computerized accounting system and enter a variety of transactions (high volume during peak periods)
• Assist in maintaining various detail journals (spreadsheets)
• Assist in billing and recording receipt of payments
• Assist in reconciling bank accounts
• Ensure proper coding, verify and input check request and purchase quotes into BC system
• Verify, issue and distribute checks
• Process ACH payments
• Track and record auto payments
• Review and prepare credit card statements
• Process utility bills
• Generate general journals and excel spreadsheets
• File financial and/or personnel records

• Participate in all intern activities, forums, and gatherings

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and minimum of 3 professional references (name and contact information). Apply Online. Only electronic submissions will be accepted, including follow-up. Send materials to internships@lakesideohio.com. In the subject line, indicate the internship position that interests you. If you qualify for more than 1 position, please indicate in your cover letter, and subject line; limit of 2. Applications are reviewed as they are received.

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