Accounting Intern

Allen-Lund-Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Allen Lund Company is offering an Accounting Intern position. The role provides hands-on exposure to corporate accounting, freight file settlement, accounts receivable, and carrier setup at a nationwide logistics branch.

Reporting to branch leadership, you will manage real billing workflows, perform financial verifications, and interact with freight brokers and shippers. This internship emphasizes practical accounting and logistics experience with mentorship.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student or recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical approach to matching numbers, verifying documents, and catching discrepancies.
• Solid digital literacy and comfort navigating spreadsheets, accounting platforms, and Google Workspace.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills for phone and email interactions with carriers, shippers, and internal teams.
• Organized multi‑tasker who enjoys solving practical problems and collaborating in a supportive team setting.
• No prior freight accounting experience required—we provide full training and mentorship!

Responsibilities

• File Settlement & Billing Operations: Review Bills of Lading, verify quantities match delivered cargo, resolve discrepancies with brokers before settlement.
• Accounts Payable & Carrier Settlements: Process carrier invoices, issue Comchecks and quick pays, balance freight files.
• Carrier Onboarding & Risk Management: Assist onboarding carrier partners, ensure COIs and insurance docs are up to date.
• Accounts Receivable & Collections: Input invoicing, run weekly receivables reports, handle AR inquiries.
• Vendor & Carrier Dispute Resolution: Collaborate with carriers and brokers to resolve A/P issues and PODs.
• Core Branch Accounting & Systems: Maintain filing systems and update customer platforms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Spreadsheet proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Education

Undergraduate student or recent graduate in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Supply Chain Management

Tools

Spreadsheets

Accounting platforms

Google Workspace

Job description

Accounting Intern

About Allen Lund Company

With $1,000 in his pocket, Allen Lund made the brave decision to start his own transportation brokerage company in 1976, opening the first office in Los Angeles adjacent to the produce market. Allen and his wife Kathie began what he referred to as "living the American dream." As the years went on, the company continued to grow, expanding offices across the country.

Under Allen's guidance, his family became deeply involved in day-to-day operations, having worked the brokerage desk to truly understand the business inside and out. Today, Allen Lund Company remains a privately held, family-oriented organization with over 40 nationwide offices, driven by low turnover, exceptional service, and a strong commitment to community involvement and employee success.

Internship Overview

Ever wondered how financial operations keep nationwide supply chains moving seamlessly? Allen Lund Company is looking for an energetic, detail-minded Accounting Intern to dive into the core financial hub of our branch operations! Reporting to branch leadership, this hands‑on internship offers a clear, practical look into corporate accounting, freight file settlement, accounts receivable, and carrier setup.

Instead of getting stuck with dry textbook theory, you'll gain practical experience managing real billing workflows, conducting financial verifications, working with freight brokers, and ensuring carriers get paid accurately and on time. If you have an eye for numbers, enjoy solving real business puzzles, and want to build a standout resume in corporate finance and logistics, this opportunity is built for you!

What You’ll Learn & Do

• File Settlement & Billing Operations: Learn how to review Bills of Lading (BOLs), verify that loaded quantities match delivered cargo with zero damages, and resolve discrepancies directly with freight brokers prior to settlement.
• Accounts Payable & Carrier Settlements: Process carrier and third‑party invoices, issue Comchecks and quick pays, balance freight files, and forward completed paperwork to corporate accounting for payment.
• Carrier Onboarding & Risk Management: Assist with onboarding carrier partners, ensure proper documentation reaches Carrier Resources, contact insurance providers for updated Certificates of Insurance (COIs), and complete reference checks.
• Accounts Receivable & Collections: Input and verify invoicing details for shippers, run weekly receivables reports to catch invoicing errors or adjustments, handle AR inquiries, and learn the fundamentals of the corporate collections process.
• Vendor & Carrier Dispute Resolution: Collaborate directly with carriers, factoring companies, and brokers to resolve A/P issues, track delinquent Proof of Deliveries (PODs), and manage uninvoiced files.
• Core Branch Accounting & Systems: Maintain organized filing systems for settled freight files, update customer platforms, and perform essential daily office operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student or recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail with an analytical approach to matching numbers, verifying documents, and catching discrepancies.
• Solid digital literacy and comfort navigating spreadsheets, accounting platforms, and Google Workspace.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills for phone and email interactions with carriers, shippers, and internal teams.
• Organized multi‑tasker who enjoys solving practical problems and collaborating in a supportive team setting.
• No prior freight accounting experience required—we provide full training and mentorship!

Why Intern With Allen Lund Company?

At Allen Lund Company, our interns don't just sit on the sidelines—they play an active role in keeping the nation’s supply chain secure and moving! You'll gain practical corporate experience, work with supportive leaders who value your growth, and build a resume packed with industry‑recognized accounting, logistics, and financial management skills.