About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in accounts receivable, collections, and cash application processes. You will work within a Fortune 200 company to support the financial health of the organization. The program begins with an interactive onboarding process to introduce you to our technology, internal systems, and culture. You will partner with finance professionals to gain exposure to global operations and contribute to projects focused on process improvement and automation.
What you'll do#
- Support daily cash application by researching, validating, and applying customer payments.
- Assist with collections by monitoring accounts, following up on balances, and resolving payment discrepancies.
- Research unapplied cash, deductions, and account exceptions to ensure accurate reconciliation.
- Monitor and optimize AI-enabled collections agents to ensure effective customer interactions.
- Analyze accounts receivable trends to find opportunities for better cash flow and efficiency.
- Work with sales teams, finance partners, and customers to resolve billing issues.
- Participate in projects centered on operational excellence and automation.
What you'll need#
- Junior or Senior standing in an undergraduate program for Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Experience with accounts receivable, collections, or financial analysis through internships, coursework, or projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work with financial data.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a team-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated leadership through athletics, student organizations, or work experience.
- An interest in order-to-cash processes and financial automation.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- Locations: Eden Prairie, Minnesota and Chicago, Illinois.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About C.H. Robinson
C.H. Robinson operates as a global provider of transportation and logistics services. Founded in 1905, the company manages shipments across truckload, ocean, and air freight modes. It serves 83,000 customers and maintains a workforce of over 10,000 employees. The firm is based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
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