Accounts Payable Intern

Job Title: Accounts Payable Intern

Under the direction of Accounting Department Leadership, the Accounting Intern will have the opportunity to learn Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger Entry and Reconciliation processes.   This is an opportunity to develop accounting skills, experience professional growth, and make significant contributions to our company.  The primary focus of this position will be processing company-wide expenses with additional opportunities to participate on finance/accounting related process improvement projects and responsibilities. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process accounts payable (AP) invoices ensuring transactions are processed timely and accurately
• Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts
• Reconcile vendor statements against AP records in financial system
• Identify and implement process improvements in accounts payable
• Develop in depth knowledge of accounting software platforms; assist with system conversions and implementation
• Assist in quarterly close activities
• Build and maintain positive working relationships
• Complete other accounting-related projects and responsibilities
• Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Completed, or currently enrolled in, intermediate accounting courses (200 level)
• Minimum of 15 working hours per week required
• Understanding of financial systems, processes, and enhancements
• Attention to detail with a strong technology aptitude
• Self-starter, independent thinker with high level of professionalism
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete multiple tasks, while continually meeting critical deadlines and responding to changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described below is representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time  
• Bending, stretching, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. is required
• Professional presence and proper email and phone etiquette are required
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills

WORK SCHEDULE

The Accounting Intern is an hourly position with a minimum requirement of 20 working hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.  Some evening and/or weekend hours may be required.  Travel up to 10% of the time to our Green Bay Support Office and/or store locations.