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