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Perlick · 1 day ago

Accounting Support Intern - Summer 2026

Milwaukee, WI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Perlick is a company dedicated to helping the world serve better, and they are seeking an Accounting Support Intern to assist in various functions within accounts payable and receivable. The intern will help manage customer inquiries, support the accounts receivable team, and maintain vendor invoice records while developing standard practices throughout their learning journey.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with incoming customer inquiries, perform necessary research, and determine proper course of action to reach resolution

Help manage departmental helpdesk and Accounts Payable email inbox

Contact customers via phone, email or standard letter to bring accounts to a current status, as directed

Work with other departments to investigate and resolve customer short payments and disputes

Identify and help processes customer account adjustments and offsets including RMAs (return merchandise adjustments), Credit Memos, Billings Only, and RMTs, (damaged in transit returns)

Support the accounts receivable team in keeping AR accurate by processing appropriate adjustments including but not limited to applying credit memos and write-offs

Under the direction of management, audit RMA credits and post daily

Assemble and process vendor invoices; including 3-way matching for items purchased with PO

Accurately maintain all vendor invoice records by status on the network (paid, waiting for approval, entered, etc.)

Monitor outstanding material goods receipts and contact vendors for invoices when appropriate and directed by management

Investigate and express any A/P discrepancies, surcharges, or PPV. Partner with the Supply Chain Department to obtain proper approvals or escalate as needed

Manage incoming vendor inquiries, perform necessary research, and assist in determining proper course of action to reach resolution

Other learning objectives, projects, and duties as assigned

Qualification

AccountingMicrosoft Office SuiteVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAttention to Detail

Required

Must be enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4-year degree program in either Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics or related major with a minimum GPA of 3.0

Exhibits proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills and must work well in a team environment

Requires a highly motivated attitude with a desire to learn

Strong attention to detail, and ability to be flexible in a fast-paced atmosphere