• Job Description

  Req#: 81667448320

  UniFirst Corporation, one of North America’s largest uniform rental and facility service companies, is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Financial Operations Intern to join the Finance team. The position is responsible for gaining exposure to the transactional processes within the AP and AR processes with a tie-in to the accounting requirements for those respective processes. The candidate must possess a service excellence mindset while demonstrating the ability to learn and utilize UniFirst financial systems required to support financial transactions. The Financial Operations organization provides centralized financial services support to UniFirst locations with tactical and project related responsibilities in support of the Accounts Payable, Cash Application and Accounts Receivable processes.

  Please note that this will be a hybrid position based at our corporate headquarters in Wilmington, MA, and will be for the summer.

  Responsibilities:

  • Support the returned check research and resolution process, reconciliation and abandoned property preparation by ensuring full resolution of payments that evolve into this category
  • Support the Financial Operations adjustments process by performing transactions as well as supporting analysis as required
  • Participate in Financial Operations Continuous Improvement initiatives that drive efficiency improvements within Financial Operations processes
  • Support the vendor management process in preparation for our upcoming ERP implementation
  • Provide exemplary customer service by developing a central financial services support model with assigned location representatives
  • Promptly respond to internal and external customer and vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner
  • Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned by management

  
  Qualifications
  

  Education:

  • Student currently enrolled in an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  Experience:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and strong technical aptitude
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks with a strong attention to detail and ability to stay organized

  UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 16,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

  UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

• About the company

  UniFirst Corporation is a uniform rental company based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States, that manufactures, sells, and rents uniforms and protective clothing.

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