What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Internship position at Butterball Farms, Inc.?
Description
Who We Are:
Butterball® Farms is a specialty foods producer and we are passionate about our role in producing artisan-quality, highly desirable products and ingredient solutions that will create a dynamic customer experience. We believe strongly that those that support our passion for producing our products are the key to our success. At Butterball® Farms, we know we couldn't do what we do without our employees, neighbors, and community partnerships. Our mission is to “Enrich Lives” and we do that by following our guiding principles:
- Have integrity in all interactions.
- Anticipate and address customer needs.
- Diligently pursue excellence.
- Promote continuous learning and innovation.
- Make the workplace an enjoyable and integrated part of life.
- Communicate openly and honestly to promote effective teamwork.
Who You Are:
Butterball Farms, Inc is currently seeking a part time Accounting Intern to support accounts payable, accounts receivable and other various accounting tasks. This is an on-site position based in Grand Rapids, MI. This position reports to the Director of Finance.
What You'll Do:
General Accounting:
- Assist with month-end closing
- Drive process improvements within our reporting and analytics processes
- Engage in projects and other activities as needed
Accounts Receivable:
- Prepare customer invoices and apply cash receipts
- Research and resolve collections/disputes, as necessary
- Process customer credit applications and conduct reference checks
- Maintain daily cash liquidity reporting
- Prepare month end closing journal entries and necessary accruals
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Other duties as needed
Accounts Payable:
- Record invoices, daily and process weekly check runs
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies
- Process expense reports
- Prepare cash flow projections
- Maintain vendor information and verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
Requirements
We believe a successful Accounting Intern will have the following qualifications:
· Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required
· Sound mathematical, analytical, and decision-making abilities
· Accuracy with data entry and review of invoices
· Work independently with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, seeking guidance as necessary
· Excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal skills
· Ability to maintain professionalism and a positive attitude while interacting with internal and external customers
· Familiarity with ERP software preferred
· Basic Microsoft Excel skills (i.e. knowledge of pivot tables and vlookups)
