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Accounting & Finance Internship (Summer)
Acadiana Cane Cutters – Lafayette, LA
The Acadiana Cane Cutters are a summer collegiate baseball organization competing in the Texas Collegiate League and have been part of the league for over 14 years. The organization is committed to providing college students and recent graduates with practical, real-world experience that prepares them for professional careers in sports, business, and finance.
We are currently seeking (2) Accounting & Finance Interns for the Spring semester. This internship offers hands-on exposure to the financial operations of a live sports organization. The selected intern will work directly with Club Owner Sandra Chalmers and gain experience managing box office and game-day financial activity at Fabacher Field.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Gaining practical experience using QuickBooks accounting software
• Assisting with ticket sales, online sales, and concession point-of-sale (POS) systems
• Posting accounts payable and inventory purchases
• Verifying and tracking purchases
• Recording daily sales activity
• Reconciling financial data and analyzing product costs and profitability
• Supporting additional accounting and finance duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
What You’ll Gain
• Hands-on accounting and financial management experience
• Exposure to real-world sports business operations
• Direct mentorship and professional guidance
• Resume-building experience applicable to accounting, finance, and business careers
Position Details
• Location: On-site in Lafayette, Louisiana
• Term: Spring Semester
• Compensation: Unpaid internship
• Schedule: Flexible hours based on academic requirements
The Acadiana Cane Cutters are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected class.