Accounts Receivable Intern
Chambersburg, PA
This internship applies to Freshman or Sophomore status students.
Summary: Records payments to customers’ accounts and maintains accounts receivable records. Makes collection calls to resolve delinquent accounts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Makes and verifies accurate deposits and verifies deposits.
- Researches and inputs cash receipts data into computer system. Compares the bank deposit and credit card ledger.
- Applies Payments to invoices using paper and electronic remittances.
- Obtains and faxes/mails invoice copies for customers, as requested.
- Researches and processes charge backs, returns, and bad checks.
- Calls, faxes and mails correspondence to customers as necessary in order to update accounts.
- Responds to customer inquiries and follows-up.
- Assists with related special projects, as required.
- Makes collections calls professionally and tactfully.
- Assists in interpreting and resolving accounts receivable problems with clients and Sales Department.
- Maintains accurate customer files.
- Researches customer discrepancies.
- Obtains appropriate approvals for payment plans and write-offs.
- Maintains data integrity of the accounts receivable system.
- Prepares special reports reflecting current status of customer accounts when requested.
- Files and pulls check copies.
- Performs Route Accounting duties when necessary.
Education and/or Experience:
- Currently attending an accredited University pursuing a degree in Accounting
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
