Accounting Support Intern

Description

Vision Statement:  Innovating the solutions that power the world’s best entertaining and food service experiences.

Mission Statement:  Perlick is a 5th generation family business that serves as an essential partner in the commercial foodservice and residential appliance industries.  We put our customers first in everything we do by engaging a team of world class associates to develop, produce, and deliver premium products and customer experiences that provide a lifetime of exceptional value.

Perlick Values: Lead By Serving – others before self, Grow by Innovation – solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations, Continuous Improvement – strive to get better every day, Live the Legacy – maintain our positive reputations with the future in mind

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Support Intern will assist in many functions within the accounts payable and accounts receivable functional areas. The Company is seeking a motivated student to learn and grow with the team, and develop standard practices thought their learning journey.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist with incoming customer inquiries, perform necessary research, and determine proper course of action to reach resolution.
2. Help manage departmental helpdesk and Accounts Payable email inbox.
3. Contact customers via phone, email or standard letter to bring accounts to a current status, as directed.
4. Work with other departments to investigate and resolve customer short payments and disputes.
5. Identify and help processes customer account adjustments and offsets including RMAs (return merchandise adjustments), Credit Memos, Billings Only, and RMTs, (damaged in transit returns).
6. Support the accounts receivable team in keeping AR accurate by processing appropriate adjustments including but not limited to applying credit memos and write-offs.
7. Under the direction of management, audit RMA credits and post daily.
8. Assemble and process vendor invoices; including 3-way matching for items purchased with PO.
9. Accurately maintain all vendor invoice records by status on the network (paid, waiting for approval, entered, etc.)
10. Monitor outstanding material goods receipts and contact vendors for invoices when appropriate and directed by management.
11. Investigate and express any A/P discrepancies, surcharges, or PPV. Partner with the Supply Chain Department to obtain proper approvals or escalate as needed.
12. Manage incoming vendor inquiries, perform necessary research, and assist in determining proper course of action to reach resolution.
13. Other learning objectives, projects, and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4-year degree program in either Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or related major with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Exhibits proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills and must work well in a team environment.
• Requires a highly motivated attitude with a desire to learn.
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to be flexible in a fast-paced atmosphere.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Exhibits core cultural behaviors that reflect Perlick’s values to support our mission and vision. 
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Pays attention to others' insights, advice, or instruction, grasping the main elements. Promptly shares relevant information with the right amount of detail.
• Self-Development: Shows personal commitment and takes action to continuously improve. Accepts assignments that broaden capabilities. Learns from new experiences, from others, and from structure learning. Makes the most of available development resources.

BENEFITS:

• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with our experienced team of finance professionals
• Practical experience with a wide variety of accounting activities
• Opportunity to attend weekly meetings and occasional networking events
• Compensation available

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Daily work may include sitting, bending, standing, crouching, reaching, and some lifting (up to 25 lbs.).