Parker's Kitchen
ACCOUNTING INTERN
Parker's Kitchen, Port Wentworth, Georgia, United States,
As an Accounting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in processing invoices, ensuring accurate expense classification, coordinating approvals with departments, and managing vendor payments. This role provides valuable insight into accounting processes and financial operations here at Parker's Kitchen.
Responsibilities:
Receive invoices and upload information into the SmartAP and Procor applicationsAssign invoices to appropriate departments and recommend expense classificationMonitors approval progression through AP software, and follows up with departments to expedite processingReview, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reportsCoordinates with 3rd party agency that processes and pays utility and telecom invoices. Ensures all accounts are recorded properly and paid timelyReconciles consignment vendor invoices and sales monthlyUploads invoice information into PDI, submits payment batches, processes payments for both check and ACH paymentsReconciles other trade vendors as neededMonitors outstanding AP invoices and unreconciled payment entries, recommends corrective actionResearch and respond to accounting inquiries from various personnel. Communicate findings in a clear and concise mannerDevelop an in-depth working knowledge of all operational and accounting computer software/equipment systems that impact the accounting and financial reporting processesEnsure that all deadlines are met in accordance with department closing datesPrepare various other monthly account reconciliations which may include receivables, payables, accrued expenses, and other accounts - This responsibility includes any daily or weekly processes that lead to the overall reconciliation of the monthly activityOther special projects, reports, tasks, and financial assessments as assigned by Senior ManagementMaintains working knowledge of control policies and procedures as established by the company and required to be followed by all locationsAccountable to act with integrity, adhere to company expectations of performance and behavior, abiding by work rules, and demonstrating high standards of moral and ethical conduct at all timesMaintains confidentiality of all company information, is forthcoming in reporting all policy and procedural violations and any wrongdoing to the Director of Human ResourcesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Comfortable working with multiple software platforms and automated accounting systemsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with master proficiency in ExcelMust possess strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detailAbility to research complex issues and implement solutions on an independent basisEDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Undergraduate student in good standingAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and GoogleStrong ability and desire to take initiative with assignments and work through ambiguity with changing prioritiesAbility to communicate effectively with all levels throughout the organization, as well as outside of the organizationExcellent organizational and follow-up skills, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervisionPreferred:
Experience with fuel logistics, invoicing, billingExperience with PDI EnterpriseUndergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higherPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Parker's Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Parker's does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.
Responsibilities:
Receive invoices and upload information into the SmartAP and Procor applicationsAssign invoices to appropriate departments and recommend expense classificationMonitors approval progression through AP software, and follows up with departments to expedite processingReview, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reportsCoordinates with 3rd party agency that processes and pays utility and telecom invoices. Ensures all accounts are recorded properly and paid timelyReconciles consignment vendor invoices and sales monthlyUploads invoice information into PDI, submits payment batches, processes payments for both check and ACH paymentsReconciles other trade vendors as neededMonitors outstanding AP invoices and unreconciled payment entries, recommends corrective actionResearch and respond to accounting inquiries from various personnel. Communicate findings in a clear and concise mannerDevelop an in-depth working knowledge of all operational and accounting computer software/equipment systems that impact the accounting and financial reporting processesEnsure that all deadlines are met in accordance with department closing datesPrepare various other monthly account reconciliations which may include receivables, payables, accrued expenses, and other accounts - This responsibility includes any daily or weekly processes that lead to the overall reconciliation of the monthly activityOther special projects, reports, tasks, and financial assessments as assigned by Senior ManagementMaintains working knowledge of control policies and procedures as established by the company and required to be followed by all locationsAccountable to act with integrity, adhere to company expectations of performance and behavior, abiding by work rules, and demonstrating high standards of moral and ethical conduct at all timesMaintains confidentiality of all company information, is forthcoming in reporting all policy and procedural violations and any wrongdoing to the Director of Human ResourcesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Comfortable working with multiple software platforms and automated accounting systemsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with master proficiency in ExcelMust possess strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detailAbility to research complex issues and implement solutions on an independent basisEDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Undergraduate student in good standingAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and GoogleStrong ability and desire to take initiative with assignments and work through ambiguity with changing prioritiesAbility to communicate effectively with all levels throughout the organization, as well as outside of the organizationExcellent organizational and follow-up skills, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervisionPreferred:
Experience with fuel logistics, invoicing, billingExperience with PDI EnterpriseUndergraduate GPA of 3.00 or higherPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Parker's Companies is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Parker's does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.