Accounting & Finance Intern

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We are seeking an Accounting & Finance Intern.  This is a great opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge and gain valuable hands-on work experience! This position will work directly with our Accounting Manager.  

We are Paradigm Windows, founded in 1981, Paradigm has been providing premium quality, Energy Star® rated vinyl windows and doors for the new construction and remodeling industry, for both commercial and residential properties.  Located in Portland, Maine Paradigm Window Solutions has been building and distributing custom vinyl windows and sliding doors throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Mid-West regions of the United States for nearly four decades.

SCHEDULE: Part-Time, 20 hours a week Monday-Friday

PAY: $20.00 per hour

 GENERAL SUMMARY

 The Accounting & Finance Intern processes accounts receivable, and accounts payable transactions, records and posts payments received and makes payments for vendor invoices. Also, verifies the amounts owed and received and ensures that transactions are recorded promptly and accurately in accordance with general accounting policies. Works closely with Purchasing team to resolve receipt and cost discrepancies, the Finance & IT teams to orchestrate workflow.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable

• Print, code and review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to data entry
• Enter and post accounts payable invoices into the Great Plains System
• Reconcile monthly accounts payable statements, daily invoicing, and posting of payments
• Research and correct discrepancies, respond to all vendor inquiries
• Set-up and maintain vendor files

Accounts Receivable

• Apply and post all daily cash and checks deposits to WinSys and Great Plains
• Process all incoming ACH payments into the system
• Monitor Aging Reports & work with Accounting Manager on collections

 General Accounting and office duties

• Assist with month-end closing process and prepare accrual entries
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed
• Participate in the planning and development of work methods relating to processing of accounting
• Execute the Monthly Customer Statements
• Complete Research for Customers

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not directly supervise any employees but works with other office team members to resolve issues.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience Required

• Recent Degree or current enrollment in a Business Program
• Must have attention to detail and demonstrate timeliness & accuracy in a numbers-oriented setting.
• Must have the ability to learn jobs quickly, follow instructions, have strong organizational skills, unquestioned integrity, and a positive personality with strong awareness to diversity in the workplace.
• Strong level computer skills, including strong knowledge of Excel and Word

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work inside, this position will work closely with others in addition to working alone.
• Role will be based onsite a manufacturing facility

Salary : $20