Intern - Accounts Payable

About the role

As an Accounts Payable Specialist Intern, you will check and verify account payable records, prepare invoices and vouchers, maintain files, prepare general journal entries, and/or balance accounts payable and royalties payable records. You will use office‑automated systems to input data, generate reports, conduct specialized research projects and respond to inquiries. You may also have the opportunity to reconcile difficult accounts and maintain a complete and detailed set of transactions in a specific phase of accounting. The internship begins January 11, 2027 in Conway, AR.

Responsibilities

• Audit and validate data and research to resolve problems with data.
• Review customer invoices.
• Read, understand, and communicate contractual obligations related to timely payments and reporting to data contributors.
• Assist with billing, research, and collections of customer invoices.
• Utilize and ensure data is recorded correctly in data / financial systems (i.e., Workday).
• Assist with small ad hoc projects.
• Ensure compliance of controls and policies.
• Work closely with team members to meet deadlines.
• Maintain process documentation.
• Provide continuous improvement to standardize and streamline processes.
• Participate in required training to acquire needed knowledge & skills.
• Manage time, responsibilities, and priorities effectively with emphasis on your contribution.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting.
• Proficiency in key tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Exposure to GAAP, financial concepts and revenue recognition concepts.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., no H‑1B, F‑1 CPT/OPT, TN or other non‑immigrant status).
• Anticipated graduation date between May 2027 and December 2027.

Skills

• Expert‑level skill in Excel (sets you apart).

Schedule

40 hours/week during summer and breaks; 20‑25 hours/week during the semester.