Accounting Intern: Practical Finance for Logistics

Talentify; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Lund Company is seeking an Accounting Intern in Des Moines, IA. This hands-on internship dives into corporate accounting, freight file settlement, accounts receivable, and carrier setup, with reporting to branch leadership.

You'll gain practical experience managing real billing workflows, verifying financials, and ensuring accurate payments to carriers. Training is provided, and you’ll build a resume in corporate finance and logistics.

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

• Learn file settlement and billing operations: review Bills of Lading, verify quantities, resolve discrepancies with freight brokers prior to settlement.
• Process carrier and third‑party invoices, issue Comchecks and quick pays, balance freight files, and forward paperwork to accounting for payment.
• Assist with onboarding carrier partners, ensure COIs and documentation reach Carrier Resources.
• Input and verify invoicing details for shippers, run receivables reports, handle AR inquiries.
• Collaborate with carriers and brokers to resolve A/P issues and track delinquent PODs.
• Maintain organized filing systems for settled freight files and support daily office operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Spreadsheet proficiency

Communication skills

Organized multitasking

Education

Undergraduate student or recent graduate in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/Supply Chain Management

Tools

Google Workspace

Accounting platforms

Job description

Allen Lund Company is seeking an Accounting Intern in Des Moines, IA. This hands-on internship dives into corporate accounting, freight file settlement, accounts receivable, and carrier setup, with reporting to branch leadership.

You'll gain practical experience managing real billing workflows, verifying financials, and ensuring accurate payments to carriers. Training is provided, and you’ll build a resume in corporate finance and logistics.