[Seasonal] Accounting Assistant

[Seasonal] Accounting Assistant

National Western | Denver, CO

About National Western

We are National Western—an organization rooted in more than 120 years of history and driven by a mission to strengthen American agriculture through education, youth development, and community connection. We are stewards of the Western way of life, grounded in the values of courage, pride, integrity, grit, and loyalty. Each January, we bring this mission to life through the legendary National Western Stock Show—one of the world’s premier Western lifestyle, rodeo, and livestock entertainment events—welcoming hundreds of thousands of guests from across the globe. Beyond the Stock Show, we operate The Legacy, a world-class, year-round destination for events, experiences, and cultural connections in the heart of Denver. We are more than an event—we are a brand that lives at the intersection of heritage, community, and culture—shaping how Western lifestyle shows up in the modern world.

Position Summary

The Accounting Assistant supports the Finance and Accounting team by performing a variety of accounting and administrative functions that help ensure the accuracy and integrity of the organization's financial operations. This seasonal position is responsible for processing accounts payable invoices, maintaining vendor records in NetSuite, assisting with account reconciliations, preparing reports and spreadsheets, and supporting month-end accounting activities. The Accounting Assistant also plays a key role in event-related financial operations, including cash handling and revenue reconciliation during the National Western Stock Show and other events hosted at The Legacy. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to collaborate effectively with staff, volunteers, exhibitors, vendors, and guests while supporting the mission of National Western.

Reports to: Vice President of Finance

What You'll Do

• Process accounts payable invoices and verify coding and approvals.
• Maintain vendor information in NetSuite
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets and reports in Excel.
• Assist with account reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Provide event-related cash handling and revenue reconciliation support.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, exhibitors, vendors, and guests.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.