Intern, Operations and Accounting – Operations and Accounting

Job Description

Finance Intern | Next Drift Solutions

The Tone:
This is a summer internship at Next Drift Solutions, offering a hands-on opportunity within the company’s operations and accounting functions. As a Finance Intern, you will be an integral part of the Shared Services Finance team, supporting crucial daily financial operations. This role is vital for ensuring accurate financial records, efficient processes, and timely issue resolution across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Treasury activities. You will contribute directly to the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization by applying foundational knowledge and developing practical skills in corporate finance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Pay: $19–$25 hourly
• Team: Shared Services Finance team
• Mission: Support accurate and efficient daily financial operations by assisting with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Treasury activities.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Oracle, approved AI tools, Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Operations Support: Support the Shared Services Finance team across a variety of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Treasury activities, contributing to the accurate and efficient execution of daily financial operations.
• Financial Data Analysis: Utilize Microsoft Office, Oracle, and approved AI tools to research customer accounts, prepare account statements, analyze financial data, and perform comprehensive account reconciliations.
• Invoice & Deduction Management: Gather, review, and organize supporting documentation including invoices, proof of delivery, and waiver documentation; research and resolve past-due invoices and customer deductions using customer and third-party web portals to facilitate timely issue resolution and effective collections.
• Cash & Transaction Reconciliation: Investigate unapplied cash and customer credits by analyzing payment activity and reconciling transactions to outstanding invoices and deductions, and support the processing and reconciliation of credit card transactions by researching payment discrepancies and assisting with timely resolution.
• Data Integrity, Collaboration & Projects: Maintain the integrity of customer data within Oracle by updating account information, validating site addresses, and ensuring records remain accurate and current; collaborate with internal business partners to resolve routine accounting and customer account inquiries; and complete special projects as assigned, contributing to process improvements and the achievement of team objectives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or another business-related field, functioning as an intern-level professional contributor on projects or work teams under close supervision.
• Experience: Significant experience with Microsoft 365 applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Skills: Foundational proficiency with Oracle and approved AI tools for data analysis; demonstrated ability to apply sound judgment to resolve straightforward issues; clear and professional communication skills for collaborating with internal and external partners; and adaptability to adjust work methods and priorities to improve efficiency.
• Bonus: Prior internship experience preferred.