Intern - Accounting

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This individual will gain hands-on experience in accounting and other general business aspects, allowing for an all-encompassing experience in the business’s operations. They must have a base knowledge of accounting processes and be willing to learn new things. This position will be under the supervision of the accounting team’s leadership but will provide the individual with an opportunity to shadow all accounting team members. This position is located onsite at our corporate office in Fargo, ND.

ANTICIPATED HOURS:     20-30 hours per week

DURATION:No limit, must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester while employed

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Expose the individual to the following accounting processes:
  1. Accounts payable
  2. Accounts receivable
  3. General ledger accounting
  4. Financial statements
• Enhance and/or expand the individual’s knowledge of accounting topics and application of US GAAP
• Provide job and career mentorship/support to the individual while employed in the internship

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enter and process invoices ensuring they are accurately recorded
• Maintain vendor and customer accounts
• Assist with researching US GAAP treatment for various accounting transactions as they arise
• Assist with month-end close procedures and entries
• Assist with data entry and file management
• Shadow accounting staff to get real world experience in the accounting field
• Provide administrative support as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Must be a United States citizen 
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Majoring in Accounting, Finance, or other Business Administration path
• Must be a student at an accredited university in North Dakota or Minnesota
• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits during the internship in a program of study at least two years in length 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Strong organizational skills
• Problem solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product
• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates within a professional office environment.  While performing the duties of this job inside the office, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for an office environment with a noise level that is usually quiet to moderate.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee may be required to stand for long periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. On occasion, employee must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Headquartered in Fargo, ND, Anchor Ingredients is the most customer-centric, innovative and transparent farm-to-food partner, dedicated to delivering premium ingredients and added value services to the food and pet food industries. Our farm-level relationships, combined with our global reach, allow us to efficiently procure and process ingredients from around the region and throughout the world, uniquely positioning us to fulfill our customers' diverse ingredient requirements. We take pride in our world-class team which boasts extensive industry experience combined with an unwavering dedication to our company’s mission, vision and values, and a commitment to delivering quality and innovation throughout the entire food supply chain. 

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position.  Anchor Ingredients reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant.  All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check, as well as testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy.  Anchor Ingredients is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause.  We are an equal opportunity employer.