Accounting Intern

Doyon Utilities provides excellent career opportunities for motivated individuals. As the primary utility provider for the U.S. Military in Alaska, we offer stability and opportunity even in uncertain times. If you want to be a part of a work family that values professionalism, dedication, collaboration and innovation, we're the right company for you. Full health care coverage, a generous 401(k), and a month of annual paid time off are some of our amazing Company benefits. Our Company culture will make you feel right at home.

The Accounting Intern will support the accounting team with daily operations, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger functions. The Intern will gain exposure to how a finance and accounting department operates in a public utility environment.

Starting Wage: $20.07 per hour

This is an in-person position located in Fairbanks, Alaska. 

This is a temporary position for up to 1,000 hours. 

What you will do

• Assist with bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Help prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities
• Support audit sample requests and documentation preparation
• Maintain organized accounting files and records
• Assist with compiling financial data for internal reports
• Run queries or exports from ERP/accounting software
• Support data validation and clean-up projects
• Assist with invoice processing, matching, coding, and obtaining approvals
• Help maintain AP files and prepare documentation for payments
• Support AP month-end activities
• Prepare customer invoices and assist with payment application
• Follow-up on outstanding receivables as directed
• Assist with AR reconciliations and aging reports
• Assist with special projects assigned by the Controller or accounting staff
• Perform general office tasks such as scanning, filing, copying, and document organization
• Participate in team meetings and provide status updates
• Learn, adopt, and apply safety programs

Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment drug test, random drug test thereafter in accordance with the published policy of Doyon Utilities. Must have a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska. Must be eligible to work on a military installation in Alaska. Eligibility to work on a military installation includes compliance with Department of Defense mandates with respect to employee background and health directives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Current junior or senior enrolled full-time in an Accounting or Finance program. Required
• Current college-level junior or senior. Must have completed all Intermediate Accounting courses with at least a B-grade. Required
• 1 year Office or accounting experience. Preferred
• Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. (required proficiency)
• Basic knowledge of accounting or ERP systems (e.g. MS NAV, SAP, Oracle, etc.) (preferred proficiency)
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal communication and instructions (required proficiency)
• Ability to communicate and work with diverse groups of people (required proficiency)
• Ability to effectively communicate in person, over the phone, or video (required proficiency)
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all matters (required proficiency)
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team (required proficiency)
• Ability to work within multiple deadlines (required proficiency)
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail (required proficiency)
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook (required proficiency)
• Excellent time management skills (required proficiency)
• Experience with SharePoint, preferred (preferred proficiency)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (preferred proficiency)

Reasonable Accommodation
Doyon Utilities will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made, in writing to the Human Resources Department.

EEO
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available at Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) For questions on the job posting contact 907-455-1500.

Physical Demands
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Constantly
• Lifting - Rarely (25 lbs.)
• Carrying - Rarely (25lbs.)
• Pushing - Rarely (25lbs.)
• Pulling - Rarely (25lbs.)
• Climbing - Rarely
• Balancing - Rarely
• Stooping - Rarely
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Crouching - Rarely
• Crawling - Rarely
• Reaching - Rarely
• Handling - Occasionally
• Grasping - Occasionally
• Feeling - Rarely
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Occasionally
• Hazards - Rarely
• Temperature Change - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
• Vibration - Rarely

Doyon Utilities is committed to delivering safe and resilient utility services with an emphasis on reliability and efficiency. Our employees are committed professionals in their fields and passionate about what they do and the customers they serve: the United States Military. Inherent in our mission is modernizing facilities; employing best utility practices that reflect leading industry standards; and operating as vigilant stewards of the environment while ensuring the health and safety of our workforce and our customers.

Preference Statement: Doyon Utilities grants a preference to qualified Doyon, Limited shareholders in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.