Accountants Payable Intern

Genesee & Wyoming Main • West Henrietta, NY

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated intern to join our team for a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the daily operations of our department. The intern reports to the Manager of Accounts Payables. This is an in-person internship and is based in our Rochester, NY office. The internship is full-time (40 hours per week) with a pay rate of $19.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Proficiency in O365 (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and maintain objectivity.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse teams.
• Currently pursuing a degree in a related field from an accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience handling customer service phone calls preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gain comprehensive knowledge of the company’s accounts payable processes, procedures, and systems.
• Manage the department’s physical and email inboxes, ensuring timely and accurate message distribution.
• Scan and upload paper documents into electronic formats with precision, entering and categorizing them within systems.
• Communicate with vendors and stakeholders through phone, live chat, and email to address inquiries and ensure smooth operations.
• Provide clear, actionable instructions to ensure payments are processed efficiently and accurately.
• Immediately report missed payments, billing issues, or system concerns that could impact services.
• Identifying and resolve gaps in required forms or information, employing problem‑solving skills to obtain missing details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed