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Pilot Freight Services

Pilot Freight Services

Accounting Internship

Glen Mills, PA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Pilot Freight Services seeks Accounting interns who excels in a fast-paced environment with a variety of day to day responsibilities, to work in our CORPORATE OFFICE IN GLEN MILLS, PA.

    JOB SUMMARY:

    Pilot is seeking a business college students to intern with our Corporate Accounting team and to rotate as a cohort through our “Procure to Pay” and “Quote to Cash” processes. This cohort will spend 3-6 months in areas of our business such as Accounts and Transportation Payable, Billing, Accounts Receivable and Claims. During this rotation, each team member will gain ground-up experience while building a robust knowledge of our business practices and accounting processes. We are convinced this hands-on learning approach can shape the future of accounting and finance at Pilot.

    Our interns will be asked to manage both routine process requirements in their area of focus and ad-hoc, project related tasks. These positions are expected to pursue development opportunities with enthusiasm. Our interns must be excited for positive change and they must actively seek areas of improvement. They are empowered to evaluate and improve their areas of concentration (to “make it theirs”). During the rotation, they report to their functional managers, though the Accounting team (Assistant Controller and her staff) will actively coach this group with a commitment to their success.

    This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow in an evolving company that understands the significance of people, systems, scale, efficiency and accuracy. These roles are a great fit for candidates looking for a formative functional opportunity to combine with their academia. Here they will build upon their current accounting and finance knowledge and be recognized for contributing to this exciting time at our growing business. 

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Process accounts payable
    • Maintain vendor data
    • Perform vendor analytics
    • Process accounts receivable
    • Maintain customer data
    • Perform customer analytics
    • Process claims
    • Perform claims analytics
    • Prepare journal entries
    • Prepare reconciliations
    • Support audit and tax requests
    • Perform research in technical accounting/finance areas
    • Build, evaluate and maintain financial controls
    • Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
    • Cross-functional collaboration in managing monthly close process.
    • Preform Excel-based financial modeling
    • All other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

    EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Process toward Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management/Administration required. 
    • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) proficiency (emphasizing Excel).
    • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and motivated.
    • Strong foundation in GAAP accounting principles and eagerness to learn.
    • Understanding of and ability to work with accounting and reporting systems.
    • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a diverse group of talented individuals.

      Competitive internship wages and flexible schedules, included.

  • Industry
    Logistics and Supply Chain
  • About Us

    Pilot Freight Services is a leading freight forwarder and 3rd party logistics provider that ships heavy, bulky freight for business-to-business and business-to-consumer customers. Pilot’s customers include Fortune 100 companies to local businesses. The company focuses on providing customized solutions for customers, meaning Pilot excels when other carriers can’t!