Finance Operations Intern

Job Description

Finance Operations Intern | C.H. Robinson

The Tone:
This is an internship at C.H. Robinson, a Fortune 200 global company that provides logistics technology and services. The company connects businesses around the world, helping them deliver products efficiently. This role is crucial for maintaining the financial health of the organization by ensuring efficient cash flow and accurate customer payment processes. You will gain hands-on experience supporting core financial operations within a global business context.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: U.S. locations
• Pay: $15–$30 hourly
• Team: Finance Operations
• Mission: To support the financial health of the organization by driving efficient cash flow management and customer payment processes.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, AI-enabled collections agents

What You’ll Actually Do
• Cash Application: Support daily activities by researching, validating, and applying customer payments accurately and timely.
• Collections: Assist with collections efforts by monitoring customer accounts, following up on outstanding balances, and helping resolve payment discrepancies.
• Reconciliation: Research unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and account exceptions to ensure accurate account reconciliation.
• Process Management: Support the monitoring, optimization, and management of AI-enabled collections agents.
• Process Improvement: Participate in projects focused on process improvement, automation, and operational excellence within Finance Operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Junior or Senior standing in an undergraduate program pursuing Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. This is an entry-level internship.
• Experience: Prior experience with accounts receivable, collections, cash application, accounting, or financial analysis through coursework, projects, or internships. Demonstrated leadership through student organizations, work experience, athletics, or community involvement.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with high attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to analyze, interpret, and work with financial data. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bonus: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven, team-oriented environment. Driven, enthusiastic, and highly motivated with a desire to learn and grow within finance operations. Interest in finance operations, order-to-cash processes, accounts receivable, corporate accounting, or financial automation.