Accounting Intern - Summer 2026
Description
The Accounting Intern role provides hands-on experience across payables, receivables, and general finance support. You will gain exposure to daily accounting operations, learn how financial information is processed and maintained, assist with vendor and customer interactions, and contribute to various projects while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in all tasks.
Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Related:
- Process vendor invoices through Softco, an AP automation tool. Includes inventory, expense and freight related activity.
- Assist in the accounts payable check run 3X per week. Includes printing, folding and mailing out vendor payments.
- Review vendor statements for accuracy and request invoices or credits when needed.
Accounts Receivable Related:
- Assist in customer collection process by contacting customers for past due invoices via email or phone calls
- Enter customer invoices in third party portals
- Investigate discrepancies between customer invoices and payments received
General Finance Related:
- Maintain confidentiality of financial information
- Assist with data entry, filing, and organization of financial documents
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.
The targeted compensation for this position is between $18 - $19/hour. This temporary position is not benefits eligible.
This position is in the office five days a week.
Requirements
- Current Sophomores or Juniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status