Intern - Collections
Acxiom · United States · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteAccountingInternship
About the role
Internship begins January 11, 2027 in Conway, AR. Expected commitment: 40 hours/week during summer and breaks, 20–25 hours/week during the semester. Anticipated graduation date between May 2027 and December 2027. Applicants must have work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a U.S. visa (e.g., H‑1B, F‑1 CPT/OPT, TN or other non‑immigrant status).
Responsibilities
- Check and verify accounts payable records
- Prepare invoices and vouchers
- Maintain files
- Prepare general journal entries
- Balance accounts payable and royalties payable records
- Use office‑automated systems to input data, generate reports, conduct specialized research projects and respond to inquiries
- Reconcile difficult accounts and maintain a complete, detailed set of transactions in a specific phase of accounting
- 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 (e.g., 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
Skills
- Expert‑level skill in Excel (what will set you apart)
- Top talent & high performer mindset
- Innovative collaborator driving operational improvements
- Future leader potential
- Game changer attitude challenging the status quo
- Emotional intelligence
- Hardworking, initiative to conquer complex challenges