Accounting Intern: Hands-On Finance in Logistics

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

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.