Accounting Intern

American Packaging Corporation•Story City, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Intern is responsible for assisting the team in all areas – accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial analysis, and special projects. This role is a Summer/Fall internship.

Requirements

Working toward an Associate/Bachelor’s degree (A. A./B.S.).
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Reliability: at work every day on time
Accuracy: uncompromised
Communication Skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employees
Conflict Resolution
Attention to Details
Independence
Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
Organizational skills
Professionalism/professional demeanor
Team: work as a member with all employees
Proficiency in MS Office products including Excel

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with Accounts Payable, which could include: Managed shared email box, Process and enter vendor invoices for payment, Send ACH remittances to suppliers
Assist with Accounts Receivable, which could include: Managed shared email box, Prepare cash receipts detail for posting to customer accounts, Prepare invoices and credit memos for customers
Special projects as schedule allows - examples include utility usage analysis, sales tax analysis, annual audit procedures, and assisting with ERP system implementation tasks