Finance Intern

This position will assist with the processing of various accounting transactions, analyzing results and distributing ops packages to various stakeholder groups. The Finance Intern position will also assist with decision support for specific projects and investments and other ad hoc analyses as needed. Works with assistance from more experienced co-workers with the emphasis on the learning and development of corporate financial analyst skills.

1. Reports, analyzes and interprets financial and operating data for the organization. This may include cost analysis, product profitability analysis, geographic performance assessments, pricing analysis of products, cost-volume-profit analysis, trend analysis and other ad-hoc analysis that may be required.
2. Accounts Receivable – creating, reconciling, and posting customer invoices in the accounting system.
3. Submission and transmission of invoices to the customer on a daily basis through the appropriate invoice delivery method.
4. Enters and allocate cash receipts from the bank deposit to customer accounts daily. This includes checks, wires, ACH and credit card.
5. Maintains receipt journals, credit spreads, and posts batches to the general ledger. For unmatched payments, performs appropriate research and follow-up.
6. Maintains and updates customer-invoicing requirements in the accounting system.
7. Reviews customer aging and customer statements on interim basis for follow up items.
8. Processes and transmits non-product and intercompany billing activity invoices and credits monthly. Coordination with global accounting teams for timely and accurate recording of non-product and intercompany billing.
9. Accounts Payable – recording, processing, and posting vendor invoices in the accounting system. Routing invoices for appropriate approvals, validating and reviewing payment requests, and ensuring proper general ledger account coding.
10. Ensures all payable transactions have appropriate compliance support documentation and nature of expense is consistent with Company policies and procedures.
11. Resolves discrepancies related to vendor or payment request and ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.
12. Performs reconciliation of batch totals, posting status, and analytical review of vendor payments before submission for payment.
13. Completes monthly and annual processes related to accounts payable activity. This includes annual vendor spend review, payment terms, payment processes, and other documentation needed on an interim basis.
14. Assists with 1099 documentation preparation, delivery and tax filing on an annual basis.
15. Actively reviews processes for ways to increase efficiency, improve internal controls, and create process documentation for best practices.
16. Assists in the strategy, design, and delivery of the new ERP financial system related to accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
17. Assists in special projects as requested by Management or other duties as assigned. Prepares and distributes reports as assigned.
18. Maintains the confidentiality of all information processed.

Organization. Analytical. Records Management. Computer Applications. Troubleshooting. Problem Solving. Detail and Process Orientation.

While performing the duties of this job, the environment is general office work and the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, see, sit and use hands.

REQUIRED: Bachelor or Associate’s Degree Hours in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field. Strong math aptitude and ability to work accurately with numbers. experience with an enterprise business system and Microsoft Office. Proficient computer skills.

PREFERRED: Specific experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, or General Ledger processes. College coursework in Accounting or Business Finance. Exposure to JDE, SalesForce, or Rootstock business systems.