Accounting Intern

Hygiena provides rapid microbiology diagnostic tests and solutions for mission-critical, time-sensitive processes around the world. Hygiena's proprietary diagnostic technologies enable customers to; prevent illness and save lives, comply with regulations, protect products and brands, run businesses more effectively. Solutions are sold in a wide range of industries globally, but the core focus is food safety. Headquartered in Camarillo, California and with offices around the world, we are actively looking for talented individuals to help grow the business!

At Hygiena we believe:

In providing the highest quality products & service Being a leader in innovation Having a compelling desire to improve and win in the marketplace In contributing positively not only in the workplace, but in our community and environment! With rapid growth comes opportunity. We are looking for an Accounting Intern to join our team in Camarillo! This is a temporary, ideal for a student or recent graduate looking to gain practical exposure to corporate finance and accounting operations. The intern will support the accounting team across a variety of day-to-day functions, with an emphasis on accounts receivable and collections support. No prior accounting experience is required - we are looking for someone eager to learn, organized, and comfortable communicating with both internal teams and external customers.

Responsibilities:

Reviews open accounts for collection and past due invoices to reduce overall receivables. Makes outbound collection calls in a professional manner, maintaining and improving customer relations. Mails correspondence to customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts. Identifies root cause issues attributing to account delinquency and discussing with management team to improve processes and timely collection. Assist the accounting team with reviewing open accounts and supporting accounts receivable and collections activities. Help prepare and send routine customer correspondence regarding outstanding or past-due invoices. Support outbound follow-up communications with customers in a professional and courteous manner. Assist in identifying and documenting account discrepancies or recurring issues, and share observations with the team to help improve processes. Maintain accurate and organized records, files, and spreadsheets. Perform general administrative and data-entry tasks to support the broader finance team. Participate in special projects and process-improvement initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing or recently completed a college degree; a focus in business, finance, or a related field is helpful but not requires. Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills, with a professional and approachable communication style. Strong attention to detail and highly organized. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Adobe Acrobat a plus. Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Salary Range (applicable to California): $25.00 - 28.00 per hour

DOE Skills/Abilities:

Comfortable with interacting and working with all levels of customers, both internal and external; good interpersonal skills, team motivation and outgoing personality Excellent adaptability in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility and willingness to take on new tasks and projects. Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately. Attention to detail and accuracy. Effective listening skills Multi-tasking capabilities Must have in-depth analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be able to use discretion and independent judgement. Why you'll want to join our team: Teamwork as a core value. At Hygiena, our emphasis on teamwork and cross-functional communication enables us to build stronger bonds within our business. Be a part of something big. Hygiena plays a critical role in helping to prevent global health crisis such as foodborne illness, healthcare-associated infections, and other outbreaks. Giving back to our communities. Hygiena believes in giving back by supporting local organizations committed to improving the lives of children and youth in our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.