The Finance & Accounting Intern will work alongside our Finance team at the Hall of Fame Village, a subsidiary of the publicly traded Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW).

The ideal candidate will have great interpersonal skills, a willingness to jump into any task, and interest and/or experience in Finance & Accounting.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Provide superior guest service to visitors, guests, clients, vendors, and staff.
• Enhance documentation of internal controls.
• Assist creating standard operations procedures (SOPs).
• Journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Build standardized templates and a new Excel-based forecast model(s).
• Align internal reporting structure to chart accounts.
• Enhance monthly documentation for internal management reporting.
• Help with implementation, maintenance, and adherence to internal controls and accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Communicate efficiently with different team members and departments to ensure efficiencies across campus and facilities.
• Follow organizational processes and procedures to ensure compliance of working for a publicly traded company.
• All other duties as assigned.

SEASONAL/TEMPORARY/PART-TIME/HOURLY/NON-EXEMPT

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Required to be able to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative environment.
• Strong team skills and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment; must possess a strong ability for effective management and task prioritization.
• Must be a flexible and reliable team player, both within own department and entire organization.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate uncompromised judgment and discretion regarding confidential matters while maintaining confidentiality.
• Proven ability in Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements for Position:

• The ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
• The ability to work in various Ohio weather conditions, inside and outside.
• The ability to work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment as well as operate phones, computers, copiers/scanners, and other office equipment.
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain, steps, or in construction zones.
• The ability to see and respond to hazardous situations.
• The ability to sit, stand, squat, bend, stoop, twist, walk, and complete repetitive hand and write motions for periods of time as required for the position.
• Must be able to hear, see, and speak.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and retain information.
• Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties.
• Must be available to work in Canton, Ohio.