Accounting Intern

Astec Industries; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Yankton, South Dakota is seeking an Accounting Intern to assist with a variety of accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate should possess good oral and written communication skills and an ability to work well in an office environment. Responsibilities include processing vendor invoices, maintaining customer credit files, assisting with month-end closing, and preparing tax returns. Offering valuable experience in the accounting field.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate computer and general office equipment.
• Ability to work well with others and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• Perform work in an office environment with minor exposure to industrial noise.

Responsibilities

• Process and file vendor invoices for payment.
• Process, mail, and file customer invoices and statements.
• Maintain and update customer credit files.
• Prepare and file state sales and use tax returns.
• Assist in the month-end closing process.
• Set-up and maintain data for budget package.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Job description

Accounting Intern - Basic Function

Astec Industries, Inc. (formerly Kolberg-Pioneer) is hiring for an Accounting Intern for their Yankton, South Dakota location. This Accounting Intern will assist in performing a variety of accounting-related functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, sales & use tax preparation, internal auditing, etc.

Accounting Intern Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Process and file vendor invoices for payment.
• Process, mail, and file customer invoices and statements.
• Maintain and update customer credit files and computer data.
• Prepare and file state sales and use tax returns
• Assist in the month-end closing process.
• Set-up and maintain data for budget package.
• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in internal auditing projects for fixed assets and sales and use taxes.
• Assist in department requirements for Sarbanes‑Oxley testing.

Essential Qualifications

• Ability to operate computer and general office equipment.
• Ability to work well with others and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• Perform work in an office environment with minor exposure to industrial noise, fumes, smoke, etc.

This description is intended as a guide only. The listed duties may be changed at the discretion of the incumbent's supervisor.