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Job Opportunity at the National Western Center Job Type: Internship Position Type: Part Time - Non-Exempt Location: Denver, CO   The National Western Center (NWC) is a reimagined 250-acre campus in Denver, Colorado with a vision to be the global destination for food and agricultural discovery. It is the new home of the National Western Stock Show and Colorado State University’s Spur campus. But the future National Western Center isn’t just new buildings. It’s a destination unto itself. It’s a  mission-oriented place that will be lively and active all year round — with new events and experiences around every corner.   The opportunity: NWC is in search of an Accounting & Finance Intern that can assist with processing accounts payable and accounts receivable for the organization under the supervision of an actively licensed CPA. This internship is expected to last a year with the opportunity to convert to full time upon graduation. You’ll join a small, nimble, collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial team as we accelerate growth of a new events hub and innovation campus in Denver, Colorado. Help us make the reimagined National Western Center campus among the most desirable event spaces in the Denver market!   What you will do:   Accounting & Finance Intern · Create new vendors and customers in QuickBooks. · Process accounts payable vouchers for payment to vendors. · Process accounts receivable invoices for clients. · Cash applications for client invoices and other sources. · Resolve vendor and client discrepancies. · Facilitate payment runs for vendor invoices. · Collection of past due invoices from clients. · Other duties as assigned.   What you will bring along: · Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles. · Excellent communication and time management skills; attention to detail. · High EQ and interpersonal skills. · Prior experience with QuickBooks strongly preferred.   This job may be a great fit if: · You embrace the startup nature of the organization, and no job is below you. · You are detail and results oriented. · You act with respect, competency, and integrity. · You work well as part of a team. · You have great time management and prioritization skills. · You have a track record of being dependable. · You are excited about the opportunity to grow with the organization.   Work location and hours: This position can be performed through a mix of on-site and remote work in Denver, Colorado.   Compensation range: The starting salary range is: $20 to $23 per hour working 15 to 20 hours per week.   What we can offer you: We offer flexible work hours to our employees and development opportunities.   Get to know us: National Western Center is a reimagined 250-acre campus with new indoor and outdoor event venues, and more on the way! The brand-new Stockyards Event Center is a multipurpose space with two arenas, ample parking and views of the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline. An outdoor plaza connects it to 20 acres of hardscaped yards for outdoor concerts, festivals, large equipment trade shows, sporting events, drive-in movies and more. The center is just two miles from downtown Denver and adjacent to the RiNo Art District, with easy access from Denver International Airport via I-70. Home to CSU Spur and the National Western Stock Show, the National Western Center is an emerging urban hub for food and agriculture discovery.    In 2018, the campus partners created the National Western Center Authority, a nonprofit organization responsible for operating, maintaining, programming, and promoting the National Western Center. The Authority is the primary entity responsible for ensuring the National Western Center achieves its mission. It is also responsible for developing a community investment fund benefiting the residents of the Globeville, Elyria and Swansea neighborhoods in which the campus is located. The Authority’s work is well underway in preparation for buildings being completed and the larger campus opening to the public. The Authority is guided by a 13-member board of directors. The Authority is doing business as (DBA) the National Western Center.   Our mission is to convene the world at the National Western Center to lead, inspire, create, educate, and entertain in pursuit of global food solutions. Join us!   We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.     How to apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter online at:   The application window is 45 days, but applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after the posting date in order to ensure optimal consideration. The posting will be removed if the job is filled before the application window deadline.

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