Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY:

The accounting intern will, under the supervision of the designated supervisor, gain on-the-job training to provide support to the staff of The Tatitlek Corporation and it’s subsidiaries. They will gain valuable knowledge in all accounting departments including Payroll, General Ledger, Projects, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. The Program will incorporate professional development and educational learning objectives into their job duties helping them gain relevant work experience to position themselves to be employed by The Tatitlek Corporation upon graduation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES per sub-department:

Payroll:

• Review hours worked by examination of timesheets.
• Assist in processing weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for multiple states and locations.
• Provide customer services to employees.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Assist with new state withholding and unemployment accounts.
• Prepare leave audits.

Accounts Receivable/Projects:

• Assist in ensuring revenue/billing adjustments are made in accordance with contract changes.
• Prepare monthly FFP project billings.
• Monitor project costs, analyze costs vs budget.
• Prepare cash receipts.
• Reconcile bank accounts.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.

Accounts Payable:

• Review submitted invoices for accuracy, route to appropriate approver, follow up, review for proper support, code and enter them into the accounting system.
• Respond to customer/employee inquiries and reconcile vendor statements by accessing an automated system or hard copy files.
• Review employee expense report/invoices for supporting documentation and manager approval before entering into accounting system.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain an accurate filing system for electronic and hard-copy documents.

General Ledger:

• Prepare journal entries.
• Assist in monthly close process.
• Assist in various audits throughout the year.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.

Other:

• Attend weekly SHS staff meetings and submit quarterly performance evaluations.
• Assist SHS with educational and cultural activities.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties as assigned.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Gain transferrable skills and development to take in any career of choice.
• Build foundational knowledge of payroll, A/P, A/R, and general ledger.
• Gain hands-on experience with accounting systems and office tools.
• Practice accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Develop teamwork, communication, and professional workplace skills.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:

Required:

• Shareholder or Descendant of The Tatitlek Corporation.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited college as a full-time student (12+ credits) with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher during the previous semester.
• Working knowledge of clerical office practices, procedures, and common office equipment.
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to multi-task easily, prioritize projects, and meet numerous deadlines with constant interruptions.

Preferred:

• General understanding of computer system and network security beneficial.
• General understanding of business operations beneficial.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of computers and other computer devices.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all Tatitlek employees.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas both orally and in writing so others will understand.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is usually in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS:

A satisfactory background screening, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States and for TTC are required.

The Tatitlek Corporation gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to Tatitlek shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment.