Accounting Intern

Hygiena LLC • Camarillo, CA

6d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Hygiena provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical, time-sensitive processes around the world. Hygiena’s proprietary diagnostic technologies enable customers to; prevent illness and save lives, comply with regulations, protect products and brands, run businesses more effectively. Solutions are sold in a wide range of industries globally, but the core focus is food safety. Headquartered in Camarillo, California and with offices around the world, we are actively looking for talented individuals to help grow the business! At Hygiena we believe: In providing the highest quality products & service, Being a leader in innovation, Having a compelling desire to improve and win in the marketplace, In contributing positively not only in the workplace, but in our community and environment! With rapid growth comes opportunity. We are looking for an Accounting Intern to join our team in Camarillo! This is a temporary, ideal for a student or recent graduate looking to gain practical exposure to corporate finance and accounting operations. The intern will support the accounting team across a variety of day-to-day functions, with an emphasis on accounts receivable and collections support. No prior accounting experience is required — we are looking for someone eager to learn, organized, and comfortable communicating with both internal teams and external customers.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a college degree; a focus in business, finance, or a related field is helpful but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills, with a professional and approachable communication style.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Adobe Acrobat a plus.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable with interacting and working with all levels of customers, both internal and external; good interpersonal skills, team motivation and outgoing personality
• Excellent adaptability in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility and willingness to take on new tasks and projects.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective listening skills
• Multi-tasking capabilities
• Must have in-depth analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgement.

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with Adobe Acrobat a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviews open accounts for collection and past due invoices to reduce overall receivables. Makes outbound collection calls in a professional manner, maintaining and improving customer relations. Mails correspondence to customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts.
• Identifies root cause issues attributing to account delinquency and discussing with management team to improve processes and timely collection.
• Assist the accounting team with reviewing open accounts and supporting accounts receivable and collections activities.
• Help prepare and send routine customer correspondence regarding outstanding or past-due invoices.
• Support outbound follow-up communications with customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Assist in identifying and documenting account discrepancies or recurring issues, and share observations with the team to help improve processes.
• Maintain accurate and organized records, files, and spreadsheets.
• Perform general administrative and data-entry tasks to support the broader finance team.
• Participate in special projects and process-improvement initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

• Teamwork as a core value.
• Emphasis on teamwork and cross-functional communication.
• Opportunity to be part of a company that plays a critical role in preventing global health crises.
• Support for local organizations committed to improving the lives of children and youth.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Value diversity.
• Consideration for employment based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed