Accounting Internship

For 53 years NOC has led the outdoor industry, taking more guests whitewater rafting and teaching more paddlers than any other outdoor recreation company. NOC also provides top-quality aerial and trail-based adventures, wilderness medicine as well as unmatched retail service, foodservice, lodging, and trip planning services. NOC career opportunities offer a rare combination of work in beautiful locations, a chance to grow skills and to share a passion for active outdoor recreation.

JOB SUMMARY

Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is looking for an Accounting Intern to join our Accounting team for the 2026 season. This is a full-time internship (40 hours per week) running from mid-May through the first week of August.

The Accounting Intern will assist the accounting team with daily financial operations including cash management, reconciliations, and accounts payable support. This internship provides hands-on exposure to accounting processes within a fast-paced seasonal business environment. This internship provides hands-on experience with core accounting processes including reconciliations, cash controls, accounts payable support, and month-end close activities.

Who Should Apply

This internship is ideal for students currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business who want hands-on experience with real-world accounting operations and exposure to day-to-day accounting processes.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience with accounting processes in a high-volume business
• Exposure to cash management, reconciliations, accounts payable, and internal controls
• Experience working with accounting systems and financial documentation
• Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals
• Experience supporting month-end accounting procedures

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily cash deposits to the bank
• Maintain adequate cash levels in the safe and ATM
• Provide change to other departments as needed
• Assist accounting staff with daily checkouts
• Assist with bank reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close procedures
• Support Accounts Payable by posting invoices
• Perform general accounting office duties
• Support accounting staff with data entry and documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to count cash accurately
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)

Applicants should:

• Be dependable and accountable
• Demonstrate strong time management skills and meet deadlines
• Be a self-starter who can prioritize tasks with minimal supervision
• Maintain professionalism and strong interpersonal skills
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Be highly organized and detail-oriented
• Embody and exemplify NOC Core Values and Standards of Conduct

Physical Demands and Environment

• Must be comfortable sitting for long periods of time
• Must be comfortable working in an indoor office environment
• Must be comfortable driving locally to make bank deposits
• Must be adaptive and responsive to changes in technology
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while still adhering to deadlines
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the essential functions of this position.

Please note that as an employer with over 100 employees, NOC will be required to comply with any OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard should that standard be enacted. 

The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any and all terms, conditions or privileges of employment including hiring, promotions, termination, training and compensation. The NOC does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic condition or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable. Furthermore, the NOC is committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment through respecting and valuing the diversity among employees and all those with whom the NOC does business.