JOB SUMMARY

The Accounting Intern is responsible for ensuring all policies and procedures are being followed consistently throughout the finance organization in order to safeguard its assets, verify the accuracy and reliability of its accounting data and promote adherence to the prescribed policies.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administer and perform daily Accounting Functions to include:

• Accounts Payable Processing
  • Process all supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Accounts Receivable
  • Reviews daily invoices and ensures they are delivered to customers within the established guidelines

• Ad hoc projects as they come up
• Communicate daily with assigned teams for daily coverage and needs.
• Coordinate efforts of the team and address daily, weekly and monthly issues affecting customer service and profitability.
• Act as a liaison between all Carolina Handling departments, Raymond, and other vendors.
• Maintain an accurate database. Notify appropriate department with any issues and concerns.
• Support policies and procedures of the computer system and the company.
• Assist in producing detailed reports as needed.
• Participate in teamwork with cross-functional areas to assure objectives are met
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Currently obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or similar
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and listening.
• Strong desire to exceed customer needs.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Project a courteous and professional image at all times.
• Must exhibit detail orientation, with a good sense of urgency.
• Must be a self-starter and team oriented.
• Excellent organizational skills.

LEVEL OF AUTHORITY

Within company and departmental guidelines preset by respective supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly required to work in a high-paced environment with a high volume of information flow and frequently changing priorities. The Associate is occasionally exposed to a machine shop environment and hazards from equipment movement. Position requires frequent customer interface and occasional overnight travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the Associate is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The Associate frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The Associate is occasionally required to stand for moderate amounts of time. The Associate must have good articulation and voice control. Additionally, the Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.