Accounting Intern

Salary/Position Classification

• $17 Hourly,
• 20 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability:No
• Hybrid Work Availability:No

Purpose of Position

This internship is to provide accounting experiences to a UND Accounting student in the following areas of fund management:
• Account/Fund Reconciliations
• Federal Reporting Reconciliation Preparation
• Federal Loan/Private Loan Monthly Reconciliations
• Special projects as needed

Duties & Responsibilities

• 100% - Reconciliations/Fund Management (External Scholarship Checks, Private Student Loans, HRSA Loan Programs, Open Door Scholarship, General Scholarship) • Assist in reconciliation of other financial aid funds. • Identify discrepancies and coordinate with appropriate staff. • Assist in preparing weekly financial aid fiscal reports for the Student Finance Director Federal Fiscal Year End Report Generation Assistance and Audit Preparation • FISAP Preparation • All HRSA (Nursing and Med Loan Reporting) • Assist with data collection for federal, internal, and state audits. Data analysis, trend forecasting and other duties as assigned. • Analyze fund balance trends and make recommendations on proper fund management. • Work with current fund managers and assist as needed. • Other duties as assigned by Director of Student Finance - (Essential)

Required Competencies

• Experience working with a team/committee.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and multi-task in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to demonstrate positive interactions with students and colleagues in the workplace.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to interpret and explain complex regulations and policies to a diverse audience, both in one-on-one sessions and group settings.
• Outgoing personality and ability to display positive demeanor, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain customer confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to model professional behavior, appearance, and job performance in the workplace.
• Demonstrated self-initiative, integrity, and reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to use excellent communication, interpersonal & organizational skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced skills using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.[Add this line ONLY IF you do NOT have funds to support a visa processes for a candidate: This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.]

Preferred Qualifications

• Have had training and/or proven work history on Lean methodology and/or continuous process improvement
• Experience with Student Admin module PeopleSoft.
• Experience using Perceptive Content (ImageNow).
• Experience with UND policies and procedures.
• Educational background or professional experience with governmental/fund accounting.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Class Schedule
• Resume
Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.