Accounts Receivable Intern
About The Position
Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, Tipico Cheese Products) and has been importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety, and information technology, and supply the needs of retailers, distributors, food service chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike. The intern program is a 10-week program. Interns are expected to work on-site M - Th, 32 hours per week. Salary will be $20/hour. The Accounts Receivable Intern will support the Accounts Receivable team with daily operational tasks, including deduction backup, open claims management, collections support, and account reconciliation. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, motivated individual looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced corporate finance environment. The intern will collaborate with internal teams and clients to maintain the highest standards of account accuracy and service excellence.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed coursework in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- Strong Excel skills required (including formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred)
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working with customer portals and financial data
- Professional, reliable, and eager to learn
Nice To Haves
- Prior accounting or administrative experience is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Assist with deduction backup documentation, including research and support for disputed items
- Manage and follow up on open claims for payment through customer portals
- Pull and organize Proof of Delivery (PODs) and Bills of Lading (BOLs) as needed
- Support Publix specialty invoicing requirements and documentation
- Participate in collection calls and customer follow-ups regarding payments and past-due balances
- Perform account reconciliation to ensure accuracy between customer accounts and internal records
- Assist with master data cleanup, including customer account maintenance and corrections
- Support cash posting activities as needed
- Communicate professionally with customers regarding payments, deductions, and past-due details
- Create and maintain Excel worksheets for tracking deduction details, claims, collections, and reconciliations
- Handle multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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