We provide value to customers through superior service. We are committed to leveraging our expertise to provide a seamless customer experience that fosters trust and builds long term relationships.

Position Purpose:

The purpose of the Accounting Intern position is to learn and apply basic accounting principles by completing assigned work assignments and projects.

Essential Functions:

• Understand and learn the accounting cycle and functions
• Assist with daily activities and month-end close, which will vary depending on department need:
  • Accounts Payable Duties:
    • Prints all emailed invoices and statements
    • Input of verified invoices related to purchase orders and general ledger accounts
    • Distributes costs to branch and departments in accordance with company policies and procedures
    • Follows-up with Purchasing Department  or Writer on any incorrect or incomplete purchase orders or invoices
    • Follows-up on vendor requests for information in a timely manner
    • Reviews all statements to determine if any invoices are missing or not paid
    • Provides back-up phone support as needed

• • Accounts Receivable Duties:
    • Spot checks orders/paperwork for any errors prior to invoicing
    • Prepares invoices for customers on a daily basis
    • Prepares summary billing invoices for customers on a weekly basis
    • Scans proof of delivery paperwork on a daily basis
    • Files proof of delivery paperwork by scan date
    • Follows-up with Branch Managers on any missing or incorrect paperwork
    • Follows-up on internal and external customer requests for information in a timely manner
    • Provides back-up phone support as needed

• • Junior Staff Accountant Duties:
    • Bank Reconciliations
    • Credit Card Reconciliations
    • Fleet Related AP Coding

• Assist with closing out year-end ledgers
• Learn and assist with the accounting audit process by researching, preparing spreadsheets, and preparing correspondence
• Conduct reconciliations of financial records and data
• Preparing financial spreadsheets
• Prepare correspondence
• Additional duties as may be assigned by department supervisor or manager

Essential Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability preferred.

• High school diploma or GED
• Be a Junior or Senior student at 4 year university
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and practices
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize activities and meet deadlines
• Proven analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with customers, vendors, and company personnel at all organizational levels
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software programs; including word processing, spreadsheets and e-mail applications.