Carrier Payables Specialist Intern

Job Title: Carrier Payables Specialist Intern
Department: Accounting / Finance

Position Summary:

The Carrier Payables Specialist Intern plays a key role in supporting the Accounts Payable team by managing payment processes for carriers and factoring companies. This includes verifying rates, setting up preferred payment methods, confirming remittances, and providing timely updates on payment statuses. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, customer-service focused, and capable of handling sensitive financial information with professionalism. This role also involves resolving payment-related inquiries and supporting internal process improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process carrier and factoring company payable transactions accurately and efficiently

• Verify rates and update remittance information

• Set up bank accounts and preferred payment methods for carriers

• Provide timely payment status updates and confirmations

• Handle inquiries, concerns, and complaints from carriers and factoring companies professionally and effectively

• Maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive financial information

• Collaborate with the team to support internal and external audits

• Proactively identify and recommend improvements to existing processes and procedures

• Assist in managing payment workflows and follow-up actions

Competencies:

• Problem Solving

• Customer Service

• Professionalism

• Attention to Detail

• Accuracy and Efficiency

• Verbal and Written Communication

• Dependability and Initiative

• Strong interest in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in accounts payable and/or customer service preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to analyze and work with large datasets

• Familiarity with general accounts payable and receivable processes