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Accounting Intern - Spring 2027

CompanySOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC
LocationChattanooga
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the Accounts Payable team with invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and payment verification. They will also assist with general ledger accounting, month-end close activities, and audit support.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
471
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Since 1927, Southern Champion Tray has been manufacturing quality paperboard packaging products. As a third generation family owned company, our reputation has been built through clear vision, constant innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity in all business practices. These principles have been the backbone of our success. The quality you can expect from SCT goes far beyond the value of products bought and sold. We strive to ensure that you are taken care of in every way, long before and long after the sale. Each of our employees operates on the basis of maintaining a long-standing reputation of integrity and customer satisfaction. The thread of excellence runs through every segment of our business and is apparent in our premium products, constant innovation, and professionalism. You can rely on us to provide complete packaging solutions for your business.
About the Role

Southern Champion Tray is seeking a motivated accounting intern to join our team. This role will primarily support the Accounts Payable (AP) team, assisting with invoice processing, payment verification, and vendor reconciliations. Additionally, the intern will gain exposure to general ledger (GL) accounting and assist with month-end close activities, providing a well-rounded experience in corporate accounting.

This internship is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates interested in gaining hands-on experience in a corporate accounting environment.

All jobs at Southern Champion Tray (SCT) require Team members to act in accordance with the shared Core Values and Operating principles of the company as they perform specific job functions. These include: 

 

• Trustworthy – We strive for our actions to match our words in all our relationships. 

• Servant – Hearted – We enable and empower our team to serve the needs of customers, Team members, suppliers, and the community. 

• Relational – We aim to build healthy relationships while fostering an environment that promotes compassion, balance, and personal and professional growth. 

• Resourceful – We value strategic insourcing, first looking to create solutions internally, and then looking to apply that knowledge to future opportunities. 


 

This internship is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates interested in gaining hands-on experience in a corporate accounting environment.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

 Assist in processing vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

 Support vendor account reconciliations and assist in resolving outstanding issues.

 Help maintain AP records and ensure proper documentation.

 Assist in GL reconciliations.

 Help analyze variances in expense accounts and prepare supporting schedules.

 Assist in audit support by organizing and retrieving financial records.

 Depending on skills, abilities, and interests, may be assigned to special projects such as research or data analysis

Qualifications & Skills:

 Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

 Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

 Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

 Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Key Skills
AccountingAccounts PayableInvoice ProcessingPayment VerificationVendor ReconciliationsGeneral LedgerMonth-end CloseMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical SkillsAttention To DetailFinancial RecordsData AnalysisAudit SupportExpense Analysis
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrativeManufacturing