Accounting Intern

Job Title: 2026 Accounting Assistant

Department: Accounting

Reports To: VP of Finance

Start Date: May - September;
Seasonal Internship

Salary: $15-17/hour, commensurate with experience

Position Summary: The Accounting Intern assists Lakeside Chautauqua in daily accounting activities throughout the organization, before and during the Chautauqua summer season. The intern must have knowledge in basic accounting principles. The intern reports directly to the CFO with regards to all aspects of his/her position but will work closely with other staff members in the Finance Department.

The ideal candidate would be an actively enrolled Sophomore or Junior level student majoring in accounting or business at an accredited University or a recent college graduate. This individual must be detail-oriented and able to work independently. Abilities to prioritize, multi-task and problem solve are essential. This individual must be available during business hours.

About Lakeside Chautauqua:
Lakeside Chautauqua is a family destination that has pioneered the act of nurturing the mind, body and spirit for over 150 years. Conveniently located between Toledo and Cleveland on Lake Erie's south shore, Lakeside offers a robust summer programming season packed with cultural, educational, spiritual and recreational opportunities. Within the one-square-mile community, you'll find hundreds of unique Victorian cottages, a concert auditorium, arts center, historic waterfront hotel, movie theater, pool, tennis, sailing, shopping, dining and much more.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES (PLUS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED):

• Assist in receivables and payable areas of the Finance Department
• Count money, prepare bank deposits and prepare paperwork
• Reconcile bank deposit slips with deposit log
• Learn computerized accounting system and enter a variety of transactions (high volume during peak periods)
• Assist in maintaining various detail journals (spreadsheets)
• Assist in billing and recording receipt of payments
• Assist in reconciling bank accounts
• Ensure proper coding, verify and input check request and purchase quotes into BC system
• Verify, issue and distribute checks
• Process ACH payments
• Track and record auto payments
• Review and prepare credit card statements
• Process utility bills
• Generate general journals and excel spreadsheets
• File financial and/or personnel records
• Participate in all intern activities, forums, and gatherings

Qualifications:

• Accounting experience or pursuing accounting education preferred

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and minimum of 3 professional references (name and contact information). Only electronic submissions will be accepted, including follow-up. Send materials to  In the subject line, indicate the internship position that interests you. If you qualify for more than 1 position, please indicate in your cover letter, and subject line; limit of 2.

Applications are reviewed as they are received. We begin recruiting in December and accept applications on a rolling basis until positions are filled, usually by early March. For the best consideration, please submit your application materials early.

Lakeside Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer.