Accounting Intern: AP & GL Exposure (Spring 2027)

Southern Champion Tray Llc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Champion Tray is seeking a motivated Accounting Intern for Spring 2027 in Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on supporting the Accounts Payable team with invoice processing, payment verification, and vendor reconciliations, while exposing the intern to GL accounting and month-end close activities.

This internship offers hands-on corporate accounting experience for students or recent graduates seeking practical exposure and professional growth within SCT’s finance organization.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Support vendor account reconciliations and assist in resolving outstanding issues.
• Help maintain AP records and ensure proper documentation.
• Assist in GL reconciliations.
• Help analyze variances in expense accounts and prepare supporting schedules.
• Assist in audit support by organizing and retrieving financial records.
• Depending on skills, abilities, and interests, may be assigned to special projects such as research or data analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Southern Champion Tray is seeking a motivated Accounting Intern for Spring 2027 in Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on supporting the Accounts Payable team with invoice processing, payment verification, and vendor reconciliations, while exposing the intern to GL accounting and month-end close activities.

This internship offers hands-on corporate accounting experience for students or recent graduates seeking practical exposure and professional growth within SCT’s finance organization.