Accounting Intern

Looking to jump-start your accounting career? As an Accounting Intern, you'll gain real-world experience and develop practical accounting skills while working with a collaborative team of professionals. You'll have the opportunity to participate in day-to-day accounting operations, assist with financial processes, and learn how accounting supports business decision-making. This role is ideal for a motivated student who is eager to learn, enjoys problem-solving, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day offers new opportunities to grow.

What’s In It For You:

• Flexibility to support your work-life balance.
• Growth and learning opportunities to help you advance your career.
• State-of-the-art workspaces and amenities in the heart of downtown Fargo.
• Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities to match your skills and experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being. For more details and to view these offerings, visit RDO’s benefits page. 
• A company that lives by its core values: they’re not just words on a wall – they’re how we work, grow, and lead. Click here to learn more. 

Why RDO?

When you join RDO Equipment Co., you’ll become part of an industry-leading team providing a world-class experience for customers who do vital work and the communities in which they live. We deal in iron from the world’s leading equipment and technology manufacturers, but we’re a people business first. RDO has grown from humble roots, guided by a family’s values, and shaped by the strengths, voices and entrepreneurism of our team members.

RDO's field support team members provide support for our dealership teams across the nation. Nestled in the heart of downtown Fargo, the RDO Field Support Office is a collaborative environment where your skills will be cultivated while you work alongside teams with the shared goal of partnering with the field as they serve customers. Ready to join the field support office and make your impact within our growing organization?

What You Will Do:

• Accounting Operations and Financial Processes: Assist with daily and monthly accounting activities, including preparing and entering journal entries, supporting the machinery and equipment sales cycle, maintaining subledgers, and completing manufacturer statement reconciliations.
• Systems Knowledge and Professional Development: Gain working knowledge of company accounting systems and processes to develop a strong understanding of accounting operations and business workflows.
• Communication and Collaboration: Maintain effective communication with accounting and field personnel to support day-to-day operations, resolve issues, and ensure accurate and timely information sharing.
• Problem Solving and Team Support: Work independently and collaboratively with team members to identify, analyze, and implement logical solutions to accounting and business-related situations.
• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, view the full job description here.

What You Will Need:

• Education: Junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Prior accounting, finance, or business-related coursework and a strong interest in pursuing a career in accounting preferred.
• Skills: Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy; motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid work authorization: Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Business Impact: Play a visible role in helping leaders make informed decisions by turning financial data into insights that directly influence business performance.
• Values‑Driven Organization: Join a company that prioritizes integrity, accuracy, and doing the right thing.
• Meaningful Impact: Lead and influence decisions that ensure accurate, timely, and useful financial information for leaders across the organization.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team‑driven environment that values thoughtful analysis, open communication, and shared accountability.