Accounting Intern

Genesee Country Museum

Mumford, NY

Posted: March 20, 2023
$14 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description
Position: Accounting Intern

Reports to: CFO

Primary Function: Administer the cash receipts process

Hours/Status: Seasonal - Training starts May 1st approximately 12-15 hours;

28-32 hours/week (M,T,Th,F), starting May 8th-September 5th;

15+ hours/week September 6th-November 3rd (flexible schedule based on class schedule).

Overview: Genesee Country Village & Museum (GCV&M) is located in Mumford, NY and welcomes close to 100,000 visitors annually for special programs, private events, and daily admissions. The Accounting Intern will administer GCV&M's cash receipts process for all on-site cash registers, including admissions, food and retail services. Over the years, we have had interns working for us from 1-3 seasons, gaining relevant work experience to springboard the start of their full-time work careers.

Responsibilities:
Reconciliation of Cash Bags (60%)

Generate cash register reports from point of sales systems.
Count all daily cash bags collected from the weekend/weekdays.
Use cash/coin counting machines to get accurate count of cash.
Reconcile daily cash bags collected to cash register reports using the appropriate Excel.
Follow up with employees concerning cash bag overages/shortages.
Maintain and organize all corresponding support material for reconciled cash bags.

Recording of Revenue (40%)

Record revenue from all reconciled cash bags on import templates.
Perform any other assigned duties.

Experience and Skills
Standards:

Engage with others in a collaborative and inclusive manner, supporting diversity, accessibility, and equity with program audiences, colleagues, and Museum guests.
Regularly show support of GCV&M values of Authenticity, Collaboration, Exploration, Inclusivity, Stewardship, and Responsibility in all actions and communications.
Represent self and the Museum courteously, accurately, and professionally.
Comply with all GCV&M staff expectations within the home department and included in the Staff Handbook and Safety Manual.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of accounting processes and procedures.
Eagerness and willingness to learn and ask questions.
Cash register experience a plus.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Strong work ethic, responsibility and reliability are required.
Desire to work in a relaxed office setting with various types of people and personalities.
Reliable transportation.
Attention to detail and accuracy required.
Commitment to GCV&M's mission and values.
Organizational skills are a must.

Job Benefits
Pay Rate: $14.20/hour

Membership: Family membership to the Genesee Country Village & Museum

Sick Time: 1 hour of sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked.