Finance Co-op – Financial Operations Support

Job Description

Corporate Accounting Co-op | The Boston Beer Company

The Tone:
This is a 6-month Co-op internship at The Boston Beer Company, located in Boston, MA. The Boston Beer Company is a prominent consumer goods organization known for its beverages. This role offers a critical opportunity to contribute to the Finance team by supporting essential accounting operations. The Co-op will gain foundational experience in customer credit, container management, and dispute resolution, directly impacting the company’s financial processes and customer relationships.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: Hybrid Boston, MA

• Team: Finance team
• Mission: Support customer credit, container management, and dispute resolution processes to ensure accurate accounting operations and strong customer relationships.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, SAP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Customer Credit Support: Process customer credit requests accurately and in a timely manner, reviewing account information to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Container Management: Work directly with customers to confirm keg liabilities, validate account balances, and process empty container returns for accurate recording.
• Dispute Resolution: Partner with Customer Operations, wholesalers, and accounting teams to investigate and resolve customer disputes through internal and external communication.
• Reporting & Administration: Assist with financial reporting, data analysis projects, month-end close activities, and other departmental initiatives as assigned.
• Process Improvement: Participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of existing accounting and financial processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level, currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience: Interest in financial operations, accounting processes, and customer account management.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, effective written and verbal communication, ability to work independently, and capacity to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, exposure to SAP or other ERP systems, and previous customer service or administrative experience.