Accounting Intern

About the role

Founded in 1971 in Toledo, Ohio, Fresh Products is a leading producer of away-from-home air care solutions for end-markets around the world, with a long history of innovation. Our growing, entrepreneurial, family-owned company prioritizes “doing the right thing,” maintaining a great culture, and values work-life balance. The Accounting Intern will support the accounting department by applying knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-world situations, as well as gain skills and experience necessary to prepare for a career in accounting. This role will focus primarily on accounts receivable collections, with additional exposure to other accounting functions as time permits. Based at our office in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts receivable collections by entering customer payments, researching account balances, and pulling support documentation for accounts receivable deductions.
• Assist with issuing proof-of-delivery (POD) credits and other accounting tasks as time permits.
• Assist with the preparation of ad hoc and other internal reports; strong Excel skills are required and Power BI experience is a plus.
• Assist with month-end close by making journal entries and completing and preparing financial reports.
• Prepare rebate files and customer promotion support.
• Ensure the completion of assigned tasks in line with established deadlines.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• In the process of receiving an Accounting Degree and/or other related field; an emphasis on Information Systems would be advantageous.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Mathematical/analytical and proven problem-solving skills.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple activities and priorities.
• Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong customer (internal and external) service orientation.
• Integrity, honesty, practicality, consistency, clarity, and constructive bias are all expected.
• Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.