Accounts Payable Intern

Téchne • Minneapolis, MN

250d • $16 - $23

About The Position

By joining Bio-Techne, you'll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide. This summer internship opportunity within the Accounts Payable department is tailored for college students seeking hands-on experience in finance and accounting. As an intern, you will play a key role in processing vendor invoices, reconciling accounts, and ensuring payment accuracy. This dynamic learning environment will allow you to hone your data entry skills, collaborate with experienced professionals, and gain insight into the intricacies of financial operations. You will also learn to collaborate with other internal teams on a day-to-day basis including Accounting, Purchasing and Receiving.

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the internship.
• Must have completed (at minimum) the sophomore year of college.
• Must be able to work full-time during the duration of the internship program.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in data entry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing vendor invoices both for immediate payment and payments made using corporate credit cards.
• Verify accuracy of invoices, ensure proper approval processes are followed, and resolve discrepancies with vendors or internal departments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and address any outstanding issues.
• Assist in month-end closing processes.
• Support Accounts Payable team with ad hoc projects and tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounting, AR/Collections, Purchasing, Receiving) to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.
• 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives.
• Accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• Culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree