Intern, Accounting and Retail

As the Accounting and Retail Intern, you will report to the Director of Accounting & Finance and work alongside the Assistant Director to implement USA Baseball's accounting policies and procedures. Your role will involve supporting the organization's financial operations, contributing to merchandise and ticketing systems, and assisting in financial reconciliations. You will also gain hands-on experience with accounting systems and controls while playing a key role in USA Baseball's national events and retail operations. Anticipated Start Date: May 2025 Anticipated End Date: August 2025 POSITION DETAILS Full-time hours (40 hours/week) On-Site Based in Cary, NC with a fully dedicated workstation during standard business hours Domestic travel involved in this position (all travel costs covered by USA Baseball) USA Baseball has 1 Intern, Accounting and Retail position available IN THIS ROLE You will assist in executing accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate financial tracking and analysis. You will help design and implement record-keeping and internal accounting controls for the organization. You will log accounting entries and work with accounting systems, gaining valuable practical experience. You will support accounts payable and receivable operations to maintain financial accuracy. You will assist with accounting tasks related to merchandise and ticketing operations, including inventory management. You will travel to Arizona to oversee financial operations, including deposits and reconciliations, during USA Baseball's National Team Championships. You will oversee financial operations at events hosted at the National Training Complex in Cary, NC. You will support additional USA Baseball events, national team programming, and other organizational departments as needed. QUALIFICATIONS You are currently pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field. You have weekend and weekday availability to support USA Baseball events at the National Training Complex in Cary, N.C. You are detail-oriented and organized, with a passion for accuracy and efficiency in financial processes. You are adaptable, with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment. You are committed to professionalism and excellence in your work. You can successfully complete a background check prior to employment. COMPENSATION Hourly EQUAL OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of USA Baseball to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Discrimination and unlawful harassment are not tolerated at USA Baseball. USA Baseball is dedicated to building an authentic and inclusive workplace. If you are interested in an open position but are hesitant to apply because of your experience, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be a great fit for USA Baseball and the right candidate for this position or other roles in our organization. ABOUT USA BASEBALL Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, USA Baseball serves as the national governing body for baseball in the United States. Since 1978, the organization has been dedicated to Leading the Growth of Our Pastime's Future , supporting and protecting the game for its 15.6 million participants nationwide. A proud member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC), USA Baseball's national teams have earned 70 gold medals in international competition, including two Olympic gold medals and a World Baseball Classic title. Beyond competition, USA Baseball champions the sport's growth and well-being through initiatives such as BASE (Baseball Athlete Safety Education) , Fun At Bat , Pitch Smart , PLAY BALL , the Prospect Development Pipeline , and USABat . Additionally, it recognizes the nation's top amateur baseball player each year with the prestigious Golden Spikes Award . For more information about USA Baseball, its national teams, or its development initiatives, visit USABaseball.com or USABDevelops.com . Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to update candidates on the status of their application. Those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Please note that USA Baseball's offices will be closed for operations from November 27 to 29, 2024, and from December 23, 2024, to January 1, 2025. Candidates may experience delayed responses from hiring managers during these breaks. Job Questions: Are you a local candidate? If selected for this position and you are not a local candidate, would you be willing to relocate? Are you currently pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance? At USA Baseball we would encourage you to apply to as many internship positions that you find a genuine interest in. If you decide to apply to more than one USA Baseball position, please list them here: