Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern – Spring 2027 | Allen Lund Company

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Intern position at Allen Lund Company. Founded in 1976 by Allen Lund, the company began as a transportation brokerage with its first office in Los Angeles. Over the years, it expanded significantly across the country, remaining a privately held, family-oriented organization. With over 40 nationwide offices, Allen Lund Company is recognized for its low employee turnover, exceptional service, and strong commitment to community involvement and employee success. This internship is crucial for understanding how the financial operations maintain the seamless movement of nationwide supply chains. You will dive into the core financial hub of branch operations, gaining practical, hands-on experience in managing real billing workflows, conducting essential financial verifications, and ensuring carriers receive accurate and timely payments.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Not specified
• Team: Reports to branch leadership
• Mission: Solve real business puzzles within the core financial hub to ensure seamless, accurate financial operations for nationwide supply chains.
• Tech Stack: Spreadsheets, accounting platforms, Google Workspace

What You’ll Actually Do
• File Settlement: Review Bills of Lading (BOLs), verify that loaded quantities match delivered cargo with zero damages, and resolve discrepancies directly with freight brokers prior to settlement.
• Carrier Settlements: Process carrier and third-party invoices, issue Comchecks and quick pays, balance freight files, and forward completed paperwork to corporate accounting for payment.
• Carrier Onboarding: Assist with onboarding new carrier partners, ensure proper documentation reaches Carrier Resources, contact insurance providers for updated Certificates of Insurance (COIs), and complete reference checks.
• Accounts Receivable: Input and verify invoicing details for shippers, run weekly receivables reports to identify invoicing errors or adjustments, handle AR inquiries, and learn the fundamentals of the corporate collections process.
• Dispute Resolution: Collaborate directly with carriers, factoring companies, and brokers to resolve Accounts Payable issues, track delinquent Proof of Deliveries (PODs), and manage uninvoiced files.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level undergraduate student or recent graduate in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Experience: No prior freight accounting experience is required, as the company provides full training and mentorship.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong attention to detail and an analytical approach for matching numbers, verifying documents, and identifying discrepancies. Proficiency in digital tools, including spreadsheets, accounting platforms, and Google Workspace, is essential. Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills are required for effective interactions via phone and email with carriers, shippers, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will be an organized multi-tasker, adept at solving practical problems and collaborating effectively in a supportive team environment.