Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Intern

Job Description

About the Job: Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Intern

Company: Lowes Foods

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Overview

Join the Lowes Foods finance team as an Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Intern, where you will gain invaluable hands-on experience within a dynamic and forward-thinking department. This internship offers a unique opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world financial operations, working closely with our dedicated AP and AR teams. You will play a crucial role in assisting with core accounting functions while contributing to exciting projects focused on process automation.

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Key Responsibilities

This position is designed to provide comprehensive exposure to entry-level accounting tasks, ensuring you build a strong foundation in corporate finance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Accounts Payable Processing: Assist with the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable, including invoice verification, coding, and data entry.
• Financial Record Keeping: Support the preparation of essential journal entries and contribute to various reconciliation activities to ensure financial accuracy.
• Project Assistance: Actively participate in ongoing finance projects, providing critical support to departmental initiatives.
• Operational Support: Contribute to a variety of day-to-day finance tasks, gaining practical experience in diverse accounting functions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with both the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, offering support and learning from experienced professionals.

This experience will be invaluable, enhancing your understanding of finance for future coursework and professional career opportunities.

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Exciting Project Involvement

This internship offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of financial innovation! You will play a key role in several exciting Accounts Payable projects focused on automating processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Your involvement will include:

• Migration Support: Assisting with ongoing project migrations aimed at streamlining Accounts Payable workflows.
• AI Integration: Contributing to initiatives that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to automate repetitive tasks within both the AP and AR processes.
• Process Improvement: Focusing on identifying and implementing improvements to the overall Accounts Payable function, alongside other supportive activities performed as part of your role.

This is a chance to gain experience with cutting-edge financial technology and contribute to significant operational enhancements within a leading retail company.

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Qualifications

To be considered for this enriching internship opportunity, candidates should possess the following:

• Academic Standing: Currently pursuing an Accounting Degree and classified as a Senior or Junior in your academic program.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Availability: Able to commit to full-time hours throughout the duration of the internship.