YC-Accounting Intern

Accounting Intern (2018).docx

Purpose:  The purpose of the Accounting Intern is to provide accounting and clerical support to the Accounting department.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure that each member and guest receives outstanding guest service in a guest friendly environment which includes greeting and acknowledging every member and guest, maintaining outstanding service standards, solid product knowledge and all other components of guest service.
• Empowered to guarantee total guest satisfaction, display hospitality and professionalism to our guests at all times, take pride in representing Yellowstone Club professionally with our members and guests and assure that all transactions with guests are handled in a legal and ethical manner.
• Understand and apply all property safety and security procedures to maintain a secure and safe environment for employees, members, and guests at all times.  In the event of an accident or emergency, seek medical attention if necessary and contact the General Manager or Human Resources immediately. 
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a positive working environment.

Essential Job Functions: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare and maintain accounting documents and records through paper and electronic systems.
• Assist in Ad Hoc accounting.
• Complete budget and finance projects as assigned.
• Reconcile vendor statements and outstanding accounts invoices in a timely manner. 
• Enter financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Assist in month-end close process.
• Prepare weekly payment cycle and mailing of vendor payments.
• Prepare operating expenditure draw
• Reconcile and keep records of purchasing manager credit card program
• Prepare interim and year-end audit request. 
• Process, enter, approval and post the Accounts Payable invoices.

Other Duties and Responsibilities  

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established Club policies,  procedures, and standards of service to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
• Meet departmental productivity, organization, punctuality/attendance and consistency standards.

• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
• Treat Members, guests, vendors, customers and co-workers with professionalism and respect at all times.  
• Maintain privacy of our Members at all time.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance at all times.  
• Communicate regularly and effectively with all employees, supervisors, managers and directors.
• Perform work in a safe and high quality manner.
• Project a favorable image of Yellowstone Club to Members and guests at all times.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.  Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.

Disclaimer:  

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties, tasks and responsibilities being performed by people assigned to this classification.   All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.   

Experience/Education Required

Currently seeking a degree in business, finance, accounting or related field; proven accounting experience and/or knowledge; Familiarity with bookkeeping and basic accounting procedures; Accuracy and attention to detail with an aptitude for numbers; Strong communication and organizational skills. 

Experience/Education Preferred

Knowledge of Jonas system.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid State Driver’s License.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

Language Ability

Able to speak clearly and effectively with Members, guests, co-workers, vendors and other Yellowstone Club departments.  Able to write clearly and legibly.  

Math Ability

Able to perform basic math calculations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve basic problems and/or know when it is necessary to get a manager to assist in problem solving.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics 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. Work for this position is usually performed in a climate-controlled environment.  However, the employee may be required to work outside in extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, snow or inclement weather as the demands of the position so dictate. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk and work with hands and arms and lift up to 20 pounds. The employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear. The employee is constantly required to use their vision to perform an activity such as but not limited to: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading and determining the accuracy, neatness, attention to detail, and thoroughness of the work assigned. The employee is constantly required to sit, sometimes for several hours at a time, and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer. 

Receipt and Acknowledgment  

I acknowledge and understand that: 

• The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am employed.  The contents of this job description are job requirements and, at this time, I know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or without accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to inform my supervisor if at any time I am unable to perform these functions. 
• Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time due to business demands, by the Club. 
• Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of Yellowstone Club.
• I have read and understand this job description as outlined herein.  I have been allowed to ask questions in order to clarify any points listed on this job description.