Financial Operations Specialist Internship

Sunset Transportation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sunset University

Professional growth

Job summary

Sunset Transportation is offering a 10-week Financial Operations Internship in Saint Louis, MO. You’ll join our accounting team, work 40 hours per week, and gain hands-on experience across billing, accounts payable, cash applications, and LTL processes.

You’ll post cash receipts, assist with LTL billing and EDI processing, respond to payment inquiries, generate invoices, code payables, and help clean backlogs while learning from industry leaders in a collaborative, growth‑oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Post cash receipts accurately and timely to support billing flow
• Assist with LTL billing and EDI order processing to reduce delays
• Respond to carrier payment status inquiries via email and phone
• Generate and deliver customer invoices
• Enter and code payables; match and verify carrier settlements
• Support backlog cleanup and jump in where needed across the team

Job description

About the Internship

Sunset Transportation is seeking a Financial Operations Intern to join our accounting team in Saint Louis, MO. This role is critical to helping the team catch up and stay ahead. You’ll work closely with a cross‑trained accounting team to support billing, accounts payable, cash applications, and LTL processes—helping relieve current backlogs and keep freight moving. Over the course of this 10‑week paid internship, you’ll work 40 hours a week, gaining hands‑on experience and learning from industry leaders. This isn’t just an internship; it’s your stepping stone into a dynamic, fast‑paced industry that’s essential to the global economy.

Job Description

About the Internship

Sunset Transportation is seeking a Financial Operations Intern to join our accounting team in Saint Louis, MO. This role is critical to helping the team catch up and stay ahead. You’ll work closely with a cross‑trained accounting team to support billing, accounts payable, cash applications, and LTL processes—helping relieve current backlogs and keep freight moving. Over the course of this 10‑week paid internship, you’ll work 40 hours a week, gaining hands‑on experience and learning from industry leaders. This isn’t just an internship; it’s your stepping stone into a dynamic, fast‑paced industry that’s essential to the global economy.

What You’ll Do:

• Post cash receipts accurately and timely to support billing flow
• Assist with LTL billing and EDI order processing to reduce delays
• Respond to carrier payment status inquiries via email and phone
• Generate and deliver customer invoices
• Enter and code payables; match and verify carrier settlements
• Support backlog cleanup and jump in where needed across the team

What We Offer:

During this internship, you’ll receive competitive pay and the chance to gain invaluable experience in a recession‑proof industry. You’ll be part of a supportive company culture that prioritizes well‑being, continuous learning, and professional growth. Whether it’s through participating in our various committees, networking with peers, or learning new skills at Sunset University, your opportunities for development are endless.

Who We Are

At Sunset Transportation, we are more than just a logistics company—we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe in building a team that reflects the world we live in, embracing all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Our commitment to these principles fosters a supportive environment where everyone has a voice, and every idea counts.

As a Recognized Leader In Third‑party Logistics (3PL) With Over 30 Years Of Experience, We Are Dedicated To Improving Supply Chain Efficiencies Through Cutting‑edge Technology And Exceptional People. Our Core Values—Relationships, Responsiveness, Accountability, Flexibility, And Loyalty—are The Foundation Of Our Success And Have Earned Us Numerous Accolades, Including

• G75 Green Supply Chain Partners - Inbound Logistics
• Top 3PL and Cold Storage Provider - Food Logistics
• Top Workplaces – STL Post Dispatch
• #10 Top Logistics Company – Transport Topics
• Most Trustworthy Companies – Newsweek (Armada)
• #3 Top 3PL Provider – Inbound Logistics

If you’re passionate about accounting, thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, and want to be part of a team that values your unique contributions, we want to hear from you. Join us, and let’s make logistics better—together.