Accounting Intern Des Plaines , Illinois

Position Purpose:

Assist accounting department in day to day accounts payable, receivables and shipment duties. Work closely with the entire accounting team and assist with all administrative and data entry duties.

Responsibilities:

• Daily filing, data entry and recording/ scanning of invoices and financial records

• Processing a given range of vendor's invoices to our SAP system

• Working with vendors to ensure we have complete data and documentation

• Working with branches and management to ensure invoices are approved accurately and timely

• Problem-solving and resolution of vendor accounts

• Arranging payment of vendor invoices in a timely and efficient manner, via weekly check run, wire or ACH payment

• Overall management of desk and general accounting function

Qualifications:

EDUCATION CERTIFICATION:

• High School Graduate

• Recent Graduate or actively working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Related Field

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Basic understanding of GAAP and financial principles

• Data entry and organization skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications ( Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

SKILLS/ ABILITIES PREFERRED:

• Highly motivated and results driven

• Excellent communications and customer service skills

• Ability to handle complex problems