Accounting Summer Intern - AR/AP

Location: Onsite at the headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois, US. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

Salary: $25.00–$30.00 per hour, based on academic year.

Company

Fortune 500 manufacturer of corrugated packaging, containerboard, and white paper products serving customers through more than 100 U.S. locations.

What you will do

• Support daily accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice processing, payment transactions, and vendor account maintenance.
• Collaborate with corporate and plant personnel to ensure timely and accurate financial transaction processing.
• Review customer credit information, financial statements, and credit reports.
• Analyze financial data and accounting processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in special projects and accounting process improvement initiatives.
• Present project results and recommendations to management through presentations and written reports.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled college student majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, with the sophomore year completed.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• High energy, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet assigned deadlines.
• Maturity, professionalism, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Culture & Benefits

• Golden-rule culture based on respect, ethical and fair practices, and strong professional relationships.
• Paid holidays.
• Automatic enrollment in a 401(k) plan upon hire, with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.