Accounts Payable Intern (Administrative)
Lynden Incorporated is seeking an Intern to work in our AP department as part of our SeaTac based team. Join Lynden Incorporated for a fun learning experience. This is a paid internship; you will generally work 40 hours per week for a period of 10-12 weeks during the summer. This position is non safety sensitive. Our internship program offers you opportunities to network and learn through:
- Participating in tours at the different Lynden Operating Companies.
- Informational lunches with Lynden executives including Operations, Marketing, HR, Legal, Finance and Company Presidents.
- Assisting with organizing the Lynden summer barbeque and other employee events.
- Intern team building activities.
- Group and team-related projects include presenting to our group of executives.
Who we are:
Lynden is a family-owned transportation and logistics company that allows our customers to balance speed and budget by shipping via air, land, or sea. As a corporate office with about 200 employees, we support 20 sister companies with over 2,500 employees.
What you will be doing:
- Process high volume of accounts payable invoices, including invoices matching purchase orders (3-way match)
- Learn the chart of accounts as it relates to AP and enter general ledger coding for non-purchase order invoices
- Validate data captured during the Optical Character Recognition process and modify the data if required
- Provide quality customer service in resolving supplier issues, invoice discrepancies, statement reconciliations, and other supplier requests
- Sort, prepare, batch, and scan invoices
- Communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with suppliers, operations, team, and management
- Work closely with other departments including purchasing and treasury to resolve questions and issues
What we need from you:
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate accounting or finance program and have at least one year of college with some course work in accounting, business, or finance.
- Must have strong Excel skills and be familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Tableau experience is appreciated.
What you need to know:
- We work in a casual office setting with an on-site gym.
- Easy access to Link Light Rail or free onsite parking
- Our atmosphere is enjoyable and results-driven but focused on balancing personal life, health, and well-being.
- This position is minimum of 4 days in office.
What's in it for you:
- 401(k) with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched + additional annual retirement contribution
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee assistance program – at no cost to you
- Transportation reimbursement program
Fine Print:
All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background and pre-employment drug screen, excluding marijuana where prohibited by law. Random drug testing is required for all Lynden Incorporated employees, excluding marijuana from non-safety sensitive positions in Washington.
Lynden Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer.
Lynden does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, age, national origin, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability, gender identity, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, political ideology, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Veterans and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.
Job description available upon request.
