Accounting Intern
AESSEAL • Rockford, Illinois • Intern
Posted on Tue, Oct 13, 2026
Job Description:
Duties & Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
· Support vendor account management and the processing of purchase invoices.
· Reconcile supplier statements to accounts payable records and help investigate pricing or invoice discrepancies.
· Assist with employee expense reimbursements and preparation of ACH, check, and international wire payment activity.
Accounts Receivable & Credit
· Apply and allocate customer payments to outstanding balances and support customer account reconciliations.
· Investigate and help resolve customer account discrepancies and balance disputes.
· Support collection activity for past-due balances and coordinate with Sales and other internal partners to resolve customer issues.
Cash Management
· Support daily bank and cash reconciliations, including review of bank or lockbox activity.
· Assist with bank deposits and processing of customer credit card payments and credits.
Finance Development & General Accounting
· Gain exposure to sales reporting, management accounting, internal audit, external audit, and other areas of Finance function.
· As knowledge develops, assist with month-end account preparation, journal posting, Sales & Use Tax, annual budgeting, and other accounting activities.
· Provide administrative support to Finance team members and assist with coverage of routine accounting activities as needed.
· Maintain the confidentiality of financial information and perform other duties assigned in response to business needs.
· Assist with creation and management of balance sheet reconciliations.
Education & Qualifications
· Currently pursuing, or recently completed, an Associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field preferred.
· Foundational understanding of accounting concepts and a strong interest in developing practical accounting experience.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with particular emphasis on Excel.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
· Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
· Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research and resolve routine issues.
· Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
· High standards of integrity, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and customer/client focus.
· Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
· Professional approach, strong work ethic, and a demonstrated desire to learn and develop.
Health, Safety, Environment, Quality & Ethical Standards
Perform responsibilities in accordance with the Group’s Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, and ethical standards and support the continued application of those standards in daily work.
Organization
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Requirements
This is primarily a sedentary office role. While performing the duties of the position, the employee is regularly required to communicate and is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, bend, squat or kneel, and handle light materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
AESSEAL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $38,000–$47,000 per year (median ~$41,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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