Accounting Intern

Spot Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Spot Freight, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Intern to assist the accounting team with accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks. You will support special projects and work closely with management to improve processes in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and a proactive attitude as you contribute to daily financial operations and team goals.

Qualifications

• Must be working toward an associates or bachelor's degree.
• Accounting/Finance majors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute business processes and identify opportunities for improvements.
• Proactively plan and organize day-to-day activities independently.
• Follow billing processes, identifying and solving discrepancies.
• Prepare and send statements of accounts for customers with past due balances.
• Communicate with customer accounting contacts to resolve invoicing and payment issues.
• Audit Bill of Lading information against invoices and receipts for accuracy.
• Collaborate with the accounting department to meet performance goals.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Analytical

Interpersonal communication

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in progress

Accounting/Finance major preferred

Job description

Today's logistics marketplace is an ever-changing landscape where you can make your mark. Spot gives you the tools to tackle industry challenges for our partners. Here, initiative, drive, and teamwork form the basis for a rewarding, fast-paced career.

About The Role:

The Accounting Interns at Spot play a very important role in assisting the accounting team in processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions. Interns will also assist in special projects as needed by the accounting management team.

Responsibilities:

• Learn and execute business processes and identifies opportunities for improvements.
• Proactively plan and organizes day-to-day activities independently.
• Follow billing processes, identifying and problem-solving any discrepancies along the way.
• Preparing and sending statement of accounts for customers with past due balances.
• Communicating and collaborating with customer accounting contacts to resolve invoicing/ payment issues.
• Audit Bill of Lading information against invoices and receipts to verify accuracy.
• Work collaboratively with the accounting department to meet performance goals.

Qualifications:

• Must be working toward an associates or bachelor's degree.
• Accounting/Finance majors preferred.

Skills:

• These individuals are very detail-oriented, self-motivated, and analytical.
• Has strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A strong sense of urgency to complete tasks to thrive in a fast-paced work environment along with unwavering attention to detail.

Pay Information:

$15/hr.

Spot Freight, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Spot Freight is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact our Human Resources team to notify us of your request. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.