Accounting Intern

Fresh Products, LLC; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Fresh Products, LLC, founded in 1971 and based in Perrysburg, Ohio, is seeking an Accounting Intern to support the Finance & Accounting team. The role focuses on accounts receivable collections and exposure to other accounting areas as time permits.

The intern will report to the Financial Analyst and gain hands-on experience applying classroom knowledge to real-world accounting tasks at our Perrysburg office.

Qualifications

• In the process of receiving an Accounting degree and/or related field required. An emphasis on Information Systems would be advantageous.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Mathematical/Analytical and proven problem-solving skills.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple activities and priorities.
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong customer (internal and external) service orientation.
• Integrity, honesty, practicality, consistency, clarity and constructive bias are all expected.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts receivable collections by entering customer payments, researching account balances, and pulling support documentation for accounts receivable deductions; assist with issuing proof-of-delivery (POD) credits and other accounting tasks as time permits.
• Assist with the preparation of ad hoc and other internal reports. Strong Excel skills are required and Power BI experience is a plus.
• Assist with month-end close by making journal entries and completing and preparing financial reports.
• Prepare rebate files and customer promotion support.
• Ensure the completion of assigned tasks in line with established deadline.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Accounting degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

MS Word/PowerPoint

Job description

Brief Description

Founded in 1971 in Toledo, Ohio, Fresh Products is a leading producer of away-from-home air care solutions for end-markets around the world, with a long history of innovation. Our growing, entrepreneurial, family-owned company is seeking a talented candidate to join the Finance & Accounting team. We prioritize “doing the right thing”, maintaining a great culture, and value work-life balance.

The Accounting Intern will support the accounting department by applying knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-world situations, as well as gain skills and experience necessary to prepare the intern for a career in accounting. This role will focus primarily on accounts receivable collections, with additional exposure to other accounting functions as time permits.

This fantastic opportunity reports directly to Financial Analyst. It is based at our office in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support accounts receivable collections by entering customer payments, researching account balances, and pulling support documentation for accounts receivable deductions; assist with issuing proof-of-delivery (POD) credits and other accounting tasks as time permits.
• Assist with the preparation of ad hoc and other internal reports. Strong excel skills are required and Power Bi experience is a plus.
• Assist with month-end close by making journal entries and completing and preparing financial reports.
• Prepare rebate files and customer promotion support.
• Ensure the completion of assigned tasks in line with established deadline.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• In the process of receiving an Accounting Degree and/or other related field required. An emphasis on Information Systems would be advantageous.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Mathematical/Analytical and proven problem-solving skills.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple activities and priorities.
• Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong customer (internal and external) service orientation.
• Integrity, honesty, practicality, consistency, clarity and constructive bias are all expected.
• Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint