Accounting Clerk - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Accounting team at Mount Rushmore National Memorial! Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, Mount Rushmore National Memorial is open year-round and operates retail shops and a variety dining outlets serving convenient grab-and-go meals and coffee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests.

We’re hiring Accounting Clerk to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

Assists the onsite Accounting Department with daily auditing for sales and cash transactions.

• Position Type:
  Seasonal
• Season Dates:
  May 2026 - September 2026
• Pay: $13.85
• Schedule:
  
  Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Mount Rushmore, and proud stewards of the park.

• Employee housing (dormitory-style or RV site) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• On-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• Fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

• Black Hills VIP Training Pass Discounts for local attractions
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program

• Responsible for accurate, daily counts of cashier deposits.
• Assists with department safe and house bank counts.
• Prepare daily cash and check deposits. Verify their accuracy.
• Answer the phone, process change requests, and cash employee paychecks.
• Assists with collection, daily count, and deposit of all vending and pay-on-foot terminal funds.
• Assists with random audits of all cashier banks.
• Ensures that all departments follow accounting policy and procedures.
• Responsible for confidentiality and adherence to all accounting security and procedural policies.
• Follow Company and departmental environmental and safety practices, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Previous clerical experience, including typing, accurate data entry, and filing.
• Previous cash handling experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to learn quickly the technical aspects of the accounting office.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance while on duty and in dealing with both employees and guests.
• Willing to “pitch-in” and help the team with tasks.
• Must be a positive team player with flexible schedules who like to have fun and have the passion to work.

Constantly sitting, handling, lift/carry 10 pounds or less, and push/pull 12 pounds or less. Frequently walk, reaching outward, lifting/carrying 11-50 pounds, and pushing/pulling 13-40 pounds. Occasionally stand, reach above shoulder, climbing, crawling, squatting/kneeling, bending, lifting/carrying 51-100 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 41-100 pounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.