Accountant

GreenWaste Recovery LLC • San Jose, CA

20h • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

GreenWaste is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern – Accounts Receivable (AR) Analyst/Accountant to support the Accounts Receivable team during a temporary three-month assignment. This role will assist with a variety of financial and administrative tasks, gaining hands-on experience in billing, collections, reconciliations, and customer account support within a fast-paced finance environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or in progress)
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of methods, practices, terminology, and procedures used in general accounting.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve issues quickly and escalate appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Software knowledge in the following is preferred: Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, SharePoint, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Support AR Analysts and finance team members with day-to-day financial operations
• Perform account reconciliations, including general ledger accounts related to credit cards and other AR accounts
• Assist with billing processes and collections efforts
• Support the Unclaimed Property initiative, including: Sending customer notifications (8,000+ accounts), Running dialer campaigns, Managing shared inbox communications, Preparing refund files and posting refunds
• Assist with bank closure transition activities, including customer outreach and follow-up
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Gain hands-on accounting experience through real projects, mentorship, process improvement ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and site visits that connect finance to operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern