Accounting Internship

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Threemile Canyon Farms

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Threemile Canyon Farms, located in Boardman, OR. The company is a recognized leader in sustainable agriculture, operating a closed-loop system that combines dairy operations with conventional and organic crop farming. This role offers a valuable opportunity for a student to learn core accounting and finance principles within a complex, values-driven organization dedicated to environmental protection, animal welfare, and community support. The intern will contribute to essential financial operations, supporting the company’s commitment to a strong, sustainable food supply.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Boardman, OR
• Pay: $14.55 hourly
• Mission: Assist the accounting department with diverse duties to support accurate financial reporting, analysis, and the timely execution of the close process within a complex organizational structure.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Analysis: Analyze financial trends, costs, revenues, and financial commitments or obligations, while also assisting with necessary accruals.
• Operational Accounting Support: Provide assistance with fundamental accounting duties, including managing accounts payable and receivable processes, processing invoices, and performing critical data tracking.
• Financial Report Preparation: Contribute to the preparation of key financial reports, such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and various other required financial disclosures.
• Month-End Close Contribution: Assist in preparing monthly journal entries and play a role in ensuring that the financial close process is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• General Ledger Engagement: Participate in a range of general ledger activities, encompassing fixed assets and their related depreciation schedules, notes payable, inventory management, prepaids, investments, and cost allocations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. This internship is designed for a student eager to gain practical experience and learn accounting and finance principles within a real-world business setting.
• Experience: A commitment of at least 8 weeks is required for the internship, offering an option for additional work experience.
• Skills: A developing understanding of accounting concepts, an aptitude for financial analysis, and a willingness to assist with various accounting duties such as accounts payable, receivable, and data tracking.
• Bonus: Flexible start dates to accommodate academic calendars, willingness to work 50+ hours per week including occasional weekends, and an interest in potentially extending the internship. Housing may also be provided depending on availability.