Shareholder Development - Intern - Finance (Tlingit & Haida Tribal Business Corporation)

Job Title: Finance Intern

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

Tlingit and Haida Tribal Business Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated intern to join our finance team. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in financial operations and develop a deeper understanding of finance within a corporate environment. Responsibilities include processing payroll and deductions, auditing accounts payable and receivable for accuracy, and monitoring contract spending to ensure accurate charging.

This internship will provide exposure to the different departments within the finance group, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and travel. Interns will gain hands-on experience in financial processes, auditing techniques, and contract monitoring, preparing them for a career in finance.

This opportunity is ideal for students seeking to build foundational skills in finance while contributing to meaningful projects that support organizational success.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Process payroll and deductions while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.
• Audit accounts payable and receivable records to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Monitor contract spending and verify that charges align with contractual terms.
• Collaborate with various departments to support financial reporting and operations.
• Learn and utilize financial software tools, including Microsoft Excel and Deltec.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn other financial software (Deltec)
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be a Sealaska shareholder, descendant of a shareholder, or spouse of a shareholder
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to travel as needed

Education and Experience:

• Enrolled in a Finance, Accounting, or Economics degree program 
• Must be age 18 at time of hire

• Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary school/program or a recent graduate (1-2 years)
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

• At least a 2.5 GPA
• Strong critical thinking and research skills
• Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment

Application Process:

• Complete online application at Sealaska.com/careers by January 27, 2025.
• Submit a resume and recent transcript (unofficial) with online application.
• You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder, shareholder descendant, or shareholder spouse.
• You must successfully complete a background check prior to onboarding at Sealaska.

About Sealaska Intern Program

The Sealaska intern program exists to uplift Sealaska shareholders and their descendants pursuing post-secondary education with meaningful career experience, learning opportunities, and a supportive community. Interns explore career interests, grow professional skills, and connect with the unique and vibrant cultures of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people. You will spend the summer with peers who share an Alaska Native heritage, learning from each other and building a community as you venture into your careers. Learn more at sealaska.com/careers/summer-internships.

Working Conditions:

The physical and 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.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and processing for up to 8 hours, including sitting or standing, mousing, interacting with information on a computer monitor.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Bending or standing as necessary.
• Walking, hiking and paddling.

Work Environment:

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

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.