INTERN (Accounting)

Lightspeed Systems® provides time-saving solutions and empowers districts to focus where it matters most—students and learning. Lightspeed provides one integrated platform of cloud-managed solutions: Security & Compliance, Safety & Wellness, and Engagement & Impact, purpose-built for school networks and devices. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Lightspeed serves more than 20 million students using 11 million devices in 28,000 schools throughout 39 countries.

We're looking for a self-starter with a keen eye for detail to join our Accounting department as an Intern. As an Intern on this team, you'll gain experience in accounts receivable and order processing best processes. Protecting more students is our shared goal and your contribution during this internship will have a direct impact on this goal.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this internship will be based from our HQ office located in South Austin near Dripping Springs (see About our ATX HQ below for more). Want to jump your application to the front of the line? Completing our 2-part assessment in just a few minutes now (less than 20 in total) will push your application through our process faster. 

ABOUT THE ROLE (The following are some of the functions you will be exposed to and have responsibility for during your internship.):

• Accurately enter and process sales orders in a timely manner.
• Process incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor the Company’s accounts receivable and identify overdue accounts.
• Contact customers with overdue accounts and attempt to collect payment.
• Maintain records of contacts and attempted contacts with delinquent customers.
• Resolve customer issues and complaints regarding billing.
• Process and resolve customer return requests.
• Generate financial statements and reports detailing accounts receivable status.
• Perform accounting and clerical functions to support supervisors.
• Record business transactions and prepare daily worksheets for input into the general ledger system.
• Ensure files are complete and maintained as needed.
• Perform special projects as assigned.
• Protects organization’s values by keeping information confidential.

ABOUT YOU - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be pursuing (by Fall 2023) a degree in Finance, Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Customer service oriented.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to clearly document and record information
• Any prior experience in clerical accounting, accounts payable or accounts receivable is a plus
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures is a plus
• Experience with Salesforce and NetSuite, while not required, is a plus

ABOUT US 

For over 20 years, Lightspeed Systems® has been a leader in the ever-changing landscape of K-12 learning technology. Lightspeed Systems works with tens of thousands of schools to maximize the safety, mobility, and effectiveness of their students’ learning experience. Every device can be covered with the most effective web filter, student safety monitor, classroom management software, device management tool, and analytics program available. Learn more at www.lightspeedsystems.com. 

ABOUT OUR ATX HQ 

If “work from where it makes sense” includes being onsite for you some or all the time, you will LOVE being at the ranch. Our uniquely Lightspeed (and totally Texas) corporate headquarters has everything Lightspeeders need to get the job done – and a whole lot more. 

• 15,000 sq. ft. of open work area, offices, and huddle rooms 
• A private chef serving up lunch Tuesday through Thursday every week 
• A state-of-the-art fitness center (with outfitted locker rooms)
• Physical therapist onsite regularly 
• Indoor and outdoor casual collaboration spots 
• Pet-friendly office environment 
• A golf simulator, go-carts, shuffleboard, corn hole, and MORE fun 

All within 31 sprawling acres of Live Oak trees that foster a natural habitat for local wildlife. It is not uncommon to be greeted daily by whitetail deer. (Maybe it wants to join your meeting?) 

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