Accounting Intern

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage your talents in a growing organization? We have excellent opportunities within The Arthur Companies for people that have a desire to grow in their careers, possess strong customer service skills, have attention to detail, uphold safety requirements and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment.

Please note: This role is in-person and based in Arthur, ND.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Arthur Companies is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to support our finance and accounting team. This internship provides hands-on experience in agricultural accounting and grain operations support within a multi-location organization.

The Accounting Intern will assist with day-to-day accounting functions while gaining exposure to real-world business operations in the agriculture industry.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting Support

• Assist with daily accounting transactions and data entry
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes

Grain & Operational Accounting Support

• Assist with grain settlement documentation and data verification
• Support inventory tracking and reconciliation
• Participate in month-end close support activities

Reporting & Analysis

• Compile financial data for internal reporting
• Assist in preparing spreadsheets and analysis in Excel
• Support special projects

Administrative & Team Support

• Organize and maintain accounting files and documentation
• Support process documentation and internal control procedures
• Collaborate with operations and location staff as needed

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in agriculture or agribusiness
• Familiarity with ERP systems (experience not required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and data entry
• Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds
• Other physical requirements as assigned

Arthur Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Arthur Companies is a diversified agricultural business that includes grain, agronomy services, birdseed and a fertilizer company. There is a proud tradition of customer service excellence in all that we do that dates back to 1906. We are privately owned and operated, putting business decisions close to our team. Please visit our website (www.arthurcompanies.com) for additional information.

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. Arthur Companies reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. Arthur Companies 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.