Finance Operations Intern: AR & Cash Flow Focus

C.H. Robinson; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

C.H. Robinson invites you to join its Finance Operations internship, a paid program at a Fortune 200 global company. As a Finance Operations Intern, you'll support accounts receivable, collections, and cash application while partnering with finance professionals and business stakeholders.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, participate in onboarding, and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives that strengthen cash flow and customer payment processes across the organization.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• Experience with accounts receivable, collections, cash application, or financial analysis via coursework or internships.
• Interest in finance operations, order-to-cash processes, AR, corporate accounting, or financial automation.

Responsibilities

• Support daily cash application activities by researching, validating, and applying customer payments accurately and timely
• Assist with collections efforts by monitoring customer accounts, following up on outstanding balances, and helping resolve payment discrepancies
• Research unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and account exceptions to ensure accurate account reconciliation
• Support the monitoring, optimization, and management of AI-enabled collections agents, helping ensure collection activities are executed effectively and customer interactions are appropriately routed
• Analyze accounts receivable and collections trends to identify opportunities for improved cash flow and process efficiency
• Collaborate with customers, sales teams, and finance partners to resolve billing and payment issues
• Participate in projects focused on process improvement, automation, and operational excellence within Finance Operations

Skills

Analytical

Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Motivation

Education

Undergraduate Finance/Accounting

Job description

C.H. Robinson invites you to join its Finance Operations internship, a paid program at a Fortune 200 global company. As a Finance Operations Intern, you'll support accounts receivable, collections, and cash application while partnering with finance professionals and business stakeholders.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, participate in onboarding, and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives that strengthen cash flow and customer payment processes across the organization.