Finance & Accounting Intern

SUMMARY

The Accounting/Finance Intern will apply principles of accounting to assist in the main functions of the Accounting Dept: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, General Ledger and Sales Tax.   The intern will learn how to process transactions directly in the ERP system and will also utilize Excel to a high degree.  The goal is for the intern to gain an understanding of real-world accounting processes, process flows within and outside of the Accounting Department and Excel skills utilized in a real-world environment while improving their analytical skills, attention to detail and management of priorities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process AP invoices by entering vouchers in the ERP system.
• Perform clearing of AP checks in ERP system.
• Perform AP statement reconciliation.
• Manage AP vendors in ERP system by identifying inactive vendors and 1099 vendors.
• Process AR invoice batches in ERP system.
• Process AR cash receipt application in ERP system.
• Print and email monthly AR statements to customers.
• Process inventory scrap tickets.
• Inventory projects as needed.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial package.
• Manage customer sales tax exemption certificates.
• Manage annual customer sales tax exemption certificate update.
• Calculate year-to-date destination sales by state and interpret data for sales tax purposes.
• Assist with preparation of the budget.
• Revenue/margin projects as needed.
• Assist with other process and projects as needed.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, formulations, calculations, language and software.
• Individual must have strong keyboarding and Excel skills. 
• Individual must have strong problem-solving skills. 
• Must be able to work independently. 
• Must be detail oriented and organized. 
• Must be able to multi-task. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum sophomore college standing working toward a Bachelors’ degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience working in professional office setting or previous internship preferred. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works in a typical office environment.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: PTS Diagnostics is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify employer. Employment decisions for all applicants and employees will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or other characteristics protected under local, state or federal law.

QUALITY COMMITMENT

This position requires compliance to applicable quality system and regulatory requirements. This individual adopts a “quality in everything we do” approach to all aspects of the execution of responsibilities of this position. Through vigilance, this individual remains alert to any potential compliance situations, and must report such observations to managers and the Head of Quality.

STATEMENT of OTHER DUTIES DISCLAIMER

This Job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. This employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their supervisor.