Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Intern

Newbury Franklin Industrials; South Dakota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Newbury Franklin Industrials is offering an Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Intern position. The intern will support the accounting team in daily financial operations, gain hands-on experience with AR/AP processes, and work within NetSuite and Excel to develop professional skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include vendor and customer payment processing, data entry, month-end activities, and contributing to accounting workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial terminology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reconciling vendor statements and discrepancies.
• Process and billing of received purchase orders.
• Research and follow up on outstanding vendor prepayments.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and documentation.
• Assist with invoice review and data entry activities.
• Post incoming customer payments accurately and timely.
• Assist with CSV payment uploads and payment processing.
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Skills

Excel

Communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Discretion

Education

Pursuing degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

Future Opening: Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Intern

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Intern

Position Summary

The Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable (AR/AP) Intern will support the Accounting team by assisting with daily financial operations and administrative accounting functions. This internship provides hands-on experience in corporate accounting, exposure to financial systems, and opportunities to develop professional skills in a fast-paced business environment. The intern will work closely with accounting professionals while gaining practical knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Assist with reconciling vendor statements and identifying discrepancies.
• Support the processing and billing of received purchase orders.
• Research and follow up on outstanding vendor prepayments.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and documentation.
• Assist with invoice review and data entry activities.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Apply and post incoming customer payments accurately and timely.
• Assist with CSV payment uploads and payment processing.
• Gather supporting documentation for short-paid invoices and payment discrepancies.
• Help maintain customer account records and payment histories.
• Assist with collections-related research as needed.

General Accounting Support

• Perform data entry and maintain electronic and physical accounting records.
• Assist with month-end close activities and account reconciliations.
• Support process improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Prepare reports and documentation as assigned.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accuracy and efficiency in accounting processes.

Throughout the internship, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Learn to work within an ERP system, including NetSuite.
• Develop advanced Excel skills and improve financial data analysis capabilities.
• Enhance organizational, problem-solving, and professional communication skills.
• Gain exposure to corporate accounting practices and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial terminology.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Expected Outcomes

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of AR/AP processes and accounting workflows.
• Successfully contribute to day-to-day accounting operations.
• Develop proficiency in Excel and NetSuite.
• Strengthen analytical, organizational, and professional communication skills.
• Gain valuable real-world accounting experience in a business environment.

Compensation

$20.00 per hour

Newbury Franklin Industrials ("NFI") is the data-driven industrial manufacturing and distribution platform of Newbury Franklin, a private equity firm focused on long-term holdings. NFI's team is comprised of hungry, growth-oriented professionals who thrive on making a direct impact and driving measurable results across our expanding portfolio of companies.

Our diversified family of manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce businesses operates with a strategic growth mindset, seeking opportunities to scale operations and capture market share while delivering on promises to our customers. NFI's long-term strategy centers on building an industrial powerhouse through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, powered by a team that embraces challenge and delivers on ambitious goals.

Are you currently enrolled in a degree program in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field? *

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Do you have any prior experience working with an ERP or accounting software system (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar)? *

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