AP/AR Accounting Intern

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day processing and organization of accounts payable transactions. You'll help maintain accurate records, support timely payments, and ensure invoices move through the appropriate approval process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Entering and coding vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders when applicable and applying the appropriate GL coding
• Routing invoices for approval according to established department and location approval procedures
• Reviewing invoice information for completeness and accuracy before processing
• Responding to vendor questions regarding invoices and payment status in a professional and timely manner
• Researching invoice discrepancies and working with the appropriate team members to resolve issues
• Performing vendor statement reconciliations for an assigned group of vendors
• Maintaining organized invoice records and supporting documentation for audit and compliance purposes
• Identifying duplicate invoices, pricing discrepancies, missing purchase order authorization, and other exceptions
• Escalating exceptions to the appropriate Team Lead when an issue falls outside established authority
• Maintaining established standards for invoice processing accuracy and turnaround time
• Communicating effectively with vendors, department leaders, and other members of the accounting team
• Assisting with accounts payable activities that support an accurate and timely month-end close

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who takes pride in producing accurate work and enjoys being part of a busy, team-oriented accounting environment. Because this position handles a significant amount of transactional activity, strong organization and attention to detail are essential.

Successful candidates will have:

• A high school diploma; an Associate's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred
• Previous accounts payable or general accounting experience, with 1+ years preferred
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• The ability to stay organized while managing a high volume of invoices and competing deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with a DMS or ERP system; DealerTrack or similar experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to communicate professionally with both vendors and internal team members
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to recognize when an issue should be escalated
• A dependable, team-focused approach and the ability to follow established accounting processes

About the Role

The Accounts Payable Clerk is at the transactional core of our AP function. Accurate and timely invoice processing has a direct impact on our vendor relationships, AP aging, financial records, and month-end close process.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys detailed accounting work and wants to build their experience in a fast-paced automotive organization. You'll be joining a team where accuracy, organization, communication, and consistency matter every day.

If you're ready to bring your attention to detail and accounting skills to a team that values reliable, high-quality work, we encourage you to apply for our Accounts Payable Clerk position.