Accounting Intern

Our Commitment to You

Lunds & Byerlys is committed to taking care of the employees who take care of our customers. We are committed to creating work environments centered around the values of hospitality, teamwork, and opportunity. Lunds & Byerlys is committed to providing equal opportunities to all interested and qualified candidates. Our culture is based in teamwork, innovation, and respect. These words are not just tossed around.

They are at the core of who we are as a Star Tribune Top Workplace .

The Accounting internship will take place between approximately the end of May through the end of August. The Accounting interns will work onsite at our corporate office in downtown Edina, and will work shifts primarily Monday‑Friday. During the internship the accounting intern will be scheduled 40 hours a week. This role earns a wage of 18.00/hr.

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. There are many necessary activities to satisfy any of the following performance guidelines.

• Accounts Payable
  • Process invoices using various receiving system exports and through data uploads into the financial system.
  • Review and validate data for accuracy and integrity of financial reports.
  • Prepare month‑end accruals and reconcile accounts to the general ledger.
  • Assist in month‑end closing process.
  • Create and maintain various spreadsheets in an accurate, timely and professional manner.
  • Work with internal and external customers to ensure accurate and timely processing of payable or receivable accounts.
• Accounts Receivable
  • Process billings using various system exports and through data uploads into the financial system.
  • Review and validate data for accuracy and integrity of financial reports.
  • Prepare month‑end accruals and reconcile accounts to the general ledger.
  • Assist with customer collections.

The minimum qualifications for this position include:

• Education
  • Formal relevant education or equivalent experience
• LFHI Competencies expected of all employees including:
  • Action oriented
  • Communicates effectively
  • Customer focus
  • Instills trust
• Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Curiosity to learn new things
  • Self‑motivated
  • A service‑oriented individual with high energy, positive and friendly demeanor
  • Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects
  • Strong customer service, interpersonal, communication and problem‑solving skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Planning, organizing and time management skills
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English