Logistics Accounting Intern: Billing & Carrier Setup

Allen Lund Company; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 38,022,000; Part time

Job summary

Allen Lund Company is seeking an Accounting Intern to support branch accounting operations, billing, and carrier setup. This hands-on role offers practical exposure to corporate accounting, freight file settlement, AR/AP processes, and vendor relationships.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates or recent grads in accounting/finance with strong attention to detail, digital literacy, and collaborative spirit. Full training and mentorship are provided in a fast-paced logistics environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• File Settlement & Billing Operations: Review Bills of Lading, verify loaded quantities match delivered cargo, resolve discrepancies with brokers prior to settlement.
• Accounts Payable & Carrier Settlements: Process carrier and third-party invoices, issue Comchecks, balance freight files, forward paperwork to accounting for payment.
• Carrier Onboarding & Risk Management: Assist with onboarding carrier partners, ensure COIs and documentation are updated.
• Accounts Receivable & Collections: Input invoicing details, run receivables reports, handle AR inquiries, learn collections fundamentals.
• Vendor & Carrier Dispute Resolution: Work with carriers and brokers to resolve A/P issues and track PODs.
• Core Branch Accounting & Systems: Maintain filing systems for settled freight files and update customer platforms.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management

Tools

Spreadsheets

Google Workspace

Accounting platforms

Job description

Allen Lund Company is seeking an Accounting Intern to support branch accounting operations, billing, and carrier setup. This hands-on role offers practical exposure to corporate accounting, freight file settlement, AR/AP processes, and vendor relationships.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates or recent grads in accounting/finance with strong attention to detail, digital literacy, and collaborative spirit. Full training and mentorship are provided in a fast-paced logistics environment.