Accounting (Accounts Receivables) Intern
State College, Pennsylvania, United StatesFull-TimeInternAccounts / Finance
Accounting (Accounts Receivables) Intern
- Minitab is looking for an Accounting Intern to support and apply Minitab’s global and department Objectives and Key Results in two main areas: Order and Accounts Receivable processing. The Intern will participate in the day-to-day operations of the Customer Order and Invoice Administration department providing basic customer assistance, order entry and accounts receivable backup, along with general customer service.
- Candidates Should expect the following:
- A structured intern program offering social activities and networking opportunities with other interns as well as Minitab colleagues including our CEO. Ever taken a tour of Beaver Stadium? Movie night or pool party with your intern colleagues sound like fun? How about a meet up at our state of the art on site gym? Lunch with the CEO?
- Substantive projects that make an impact to Minitab’s business and customers.
- A professional and highly welcoming working environment where you will take away key skills and experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as back-up for Accounts Receivable responsibilities for global Minitab operations. As needed:
- Process invoicing of daily sales orders within the financial accounting system. Ensure orders processed with exceptions comply with Company policy.
- Respond to A/R related customer inquiries.
- Assist with Collection responsibilities for all Minitab operating companies:
- Perform direct collections activities on past-due amounts via e-mail and telephone.
- Update Customer Relationship Management and Great Plains systems for those accounts going on or off credit hold.
- Work with internal customers when necessary and coordinate with Sales and Customer Success to obtain all information required to complete the order process and related order clean up.
- Maintain customer information within Minitab’s Customer Service databases and conduct any other administrative processes as required.
- Maintain and support processes related to the software new order and renewal order processes.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with manager to ensure transaction work is prioritized and on time.
- Provide other data entry and administrative support, when needed.
- Cross-train in other transaction areas and for backup purposes, as needed.
- Participate in special projects as directed.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE
- Current student pursuing a degree in Business or Accounting
- Basic knowledge of accounting terms and processes.
- Working knowledge of computerized Accounts Receivable processes.
- Experience using computerized financial software, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.
- Experience with Microsoft Office; proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel (basic Excel functions, i.e., sorting, copying, pasting, inserting rows, etc.).
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to represent the company in a professional manner and maintain customer relationships in accordance with established protocol.
- Personal assertiveness, professionalism, and diplomacy necessary to collect on past-due accounts.
- Highly organized, motivated and detail oriented. Capable of meeting multiple simultaneous deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in project and time management.
- Ability and willingness to travel on a limited basis as needed.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.
- MUST be available to work onsite at our Minitab Corporate Headquarters in State College, PA.
Remote work is not an option for this position.
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
