Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Spot Freight

The Tone:
This is an internship at Spot Freight, located in Indianapolis, IN. Spot Freight operates within the constantly evolving logistics marketplace, providing its team with the necessary tools to address complex industry challenges for its partners. The company cultivates a work environment where initiative, drive, and teamwork are fundamental, paving the way for a rewarding career path. Spot distinguishes itself by fostering strong relationships, underscored by 24/7 support from a dedicated team of logistics professionals. This Accounting Intern role is integral to the finance department, specifically assisting with accounts payable and receivable transactions, and supporting management with special projects. It offers a practical opportunity to contribute to the financial accuracy and operational efficiency of an industry leader, reflecting Spot’s enduring entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to employee growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Indianapolis, IN
• Pay: $15 hourly
• Team: Accounting Department
• Mission: Support the accounting team by processing accounts payable and receivable transactions and assisting with special projects.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process accounts: Execute business processes and identify opportunities for improvement within financial operations.
• Manage billing: Follow established billing processes, actively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Support collections: Prepare and send statements of accounts to customers with past due balances.
• Resolve issues: Communicate and collaborate with customer accounting contacts to resolve invoicing and payment issues.
• Audit documents: Verify accuracy by auditing Bill of Lading information against invoices and receipts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: Entry-level role, with a preference for candidates majoring in Accounting or Finance.
• Skills: Demonstrates strong attention to detail and analytical abilities for reviewing financial data and identifying discrepancies. Exhibits self-motivation and the capacity to proactively plan and organize daily tasks independently. Possesses robust interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with the accounting team and customer contacts. Maintains a strong sense of urgency to efficiently complete tasks and thrive in a work environment that values prompt action.