Accounting Internship

Job Description

2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame Internship – ACCOUNTING | Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Tone:
This is an Accounting internship at Pro Football Hall of Fame, located in Canton, OH. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with a core mission to honor the greatest of the game, preserve its history, promote its values, and celebrate excellence together. As an exhilarating, world-class museum and attraction, it pays tribute to the talents and triumphs of pro football’s greatest. This role offers a meaningful, hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience in nonprofit accounting, contributing directly to the organization’s financial success leading up to the annual Enshrinement Week. The intern will be exposed to specialized accounting procedures and gain practical experience with various accounting platforms and business operations within this unique institution.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Canton, OH
• Mission: Assist the Accounting department with monthly procedures, reconciliations, and various accounting processes to support the organization’s financial operations.
• Tech Stack: Tipalti

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-End Close: Assist with the month-end close process, including system and account reconciliations.
• Asset & Tax Management: Update capital assets, monthly tax returns, and related reconciliations.
• Accounts Payable: Help process and reconcile invoices within the Hall’s Accounts Payable system, Tipalti.
• Accounts Receivable: Support the Accounts Receivable process, including daily cash counting, reconciliation, and check processing.
• Financial Operations: Prepare for Enshrinement Week cash procedures and contribute to internal monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
• Special Projects: Assist with other special projects across various departments as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Actively enrolled undergraduate (sophomore, junior, or upcoming senior) or graduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.0, during the summer of the internship.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience required; must be legally permitted to work in the United States with all necessary visas and employment authorizations before the start of the internship.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, adaptability under deadline pressure, strong work ethic, organizational skills, and professionalism.
• Bonus: Majoring in accounting, and knowledge of professional football, sports business, and nonprofits.