Accounts Payable Intern

Marten Transport is seeking an Accounts Payable Intern to provide temporary support to the Accounting Department while gaining hands-on experience with accounts payable processes. The role involves tasks such as entering invoices, maintaining organized files, and assisting with administrative support within the department.

What you'll do:

• Enter invoices accurately and post them to the appropriate accounting period, general ledger account, and department as directed
• Review vendor statements to identify missing invoices, request copies, and follow up on discrepancies
• Maintain organized paid and unpaid invoice files, including electronic filing of shop invoices and other accounting records
• Obtain and verify required vendor information, such as W-9 forms, remittance details, and contact information
• Help organize electronic invoice files and maintain consistent naming conventions
• Provide payment status updates as requested and respond to vendor inquiries in a timely, professional manner
• Assist with invoice research, duplicate invoice checks, and basic reconciliation tasks under department guidance
• Assist with month-end preparation tasks, including gathering support and organizing open items
• Create uploads as requested
• Process incoming and outgoing post office mail, including large mailings, and distribute items to the appropriate departments or individuals
• Handle incoming and outgoing UPS and FedEx packages and ensure timely distribution
• Provide courteous assistance to employees, vendors, and other departments by answering questions, gathering information, or routing requests appropriately

What they're looking for:

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and follow established procedures
• Basic accounting knowledge or interest in learning accounts payable processes
• Strong organization, problem-solving, and follow-up skills
• Professional communication skills, including tact, discretion, and accountability
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word, email, and internet research
• Ability to work independently while asking questions when clarification is needed
• Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds and perform physical activities such as standing, stooping, bending, listening, hearing, speaking, and verbal communication as needed for the role
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Enrollment in or recent completion of accounting, finance, business, or related coursework is helpful but not required