About the role#
The Accounts Payable Intern provides support to the Accounting Department. This role offers hands-on experience with accounts payable processes, vendor communication, and administrative tasks. You will build foundational accounting knowledge while assisting with daily department needs and special projects.
What you'll do#
- Enter invoices into the system and post them to the correct general ledger account and department.
- Review vendor statements to find missing invoices and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain organized files for paid and unpaid invoices, including electronic records.
- Verify vendor information such as W-9 forms and remittance details.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and provide payment status updates.
- Assist with invoice research, duplicate checks, and basic reconciliation.
- Help with month-end preparation tasks.
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including post office items and UPS or FedEx packages.
- Provide assistance to employees and other departments by answering questions and routing requests.
What you'll need#
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Basic accounting knowledge or an interest in learning accounts payable processes.
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.
- Professional communication skills including tact and discretion.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Excel, Word, email, and internet research.
- Ability to work independently and ask questions when needed.
- Enrollment in or recent completion of accounting, finance, or business coursework is helpful.
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and perform physical tasks like standing, stooping, and bending.
Location & details#
- Location: Mondovi, Wisconsin.
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship.
- The term is rolling.
About Marten Transport
Marten Transport operates as a public company within the truck transportation industry. Founded in 1946, it maintains headquarters in Mondovi, Wisconsin. The firm provides refrigerated truckload, intermodal, and brokerage services across North America. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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