Accounts Payable Co-Op - Northeastern University
Must be able to work January 2026-June 2026
Looking for an exciting co-op opportunity to be a critical part of building the talent engine fueling a high growth, global organization? Accounts Payable Intern plays a critical role in the financial operations of the organization by ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports. This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial records related to payables, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost savings.
A successful candidate will be highly motivated, well organized, able to multi-task, proactively prioritize work activities, and meet tight deadlines. The Accounts Payable Co-Op will be a key member of the North American Finance team.
What makes us special:
- Become part of a unique entrepreneurial team. Think independently, use your initiative, and take some risks. Entrepreneurship is a powerful force that drives the growth not only of our firm but our clients and people.
- Unlock the power of opportunity. Advance your career in a thriving company with a startup feel. We invest in your professional development every step of the way.
- Enjoy balance and flexible working. Be empowered to do your best work – whether it’s from home or in the office.
- Prioritize your health and wellbeing. No matter where you live, we offer a competitive suite of health benefits to help keep you and your loved ones safe.
- Work in a values-driven culture. At Simon-Kucher, our vision is to become the world's leading growth specialist. Our values guide the way we do business and communicate our distinctiveness. They sum up what we stand for, influence our culture, and drive how and why we do things.
How you will create an impact:
- Invoice & Payment Processing
- Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments.
- Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
- Track goods/services received but not yet invoiced.
- Reconciliation & Accuracy
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions.
- Ensure that payments and receipts are recorded in the correct periods.
- Cross-verify vendor master data for accuracy and completeness.
- Month-End & Year-End Closing & Reporting
- Share insights on vendor behavior that may impact financial strategy.
- Provide accruals for goods/services received but unbilled for accurate expense recognition.
- Support in developing a dashboard to monitor KPIs for Accounts Payable .
- Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
- Support audits by providing necessary documentation.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and insights.
- Undertake AP-focused ad-hoc projects to improve internal controls, such as 1099 vendor review, expense report compliance audit, and spend analysis.
- Vendor & Interdepartmental Communication
- Communicate with vendors regarding billing and payment inquiries.
- Work together with AR Accountant to resolve customer/vendor disputes (e.g., credit memos, refunds, chargebacks).
- Work cross-functionally with other departments to drive accuracy, efficiency, compliance and cash flow management.
- Expense Report Auditing (T&E/Compliance Monitoring)
- Review submitted expense reports for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
- Identify and flag duplicate, fraudulent, or non-compliant expenses.
- Communicate with employees to resolve discrepancies or request additional documentation.
- Assist with training users on expense submission best practices.
Your profile:
- Currently in an Undergraduate/Masters co-op program and ability to work January 2026-June 2026.
- Working toward getting a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- 0 years of relevant work experience.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, QuickBooks, SAP experience a plus.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Effective communicator with a proactive and collaborative approach.
- Unrestricted U.S. work authorization is required for U.S. office locations. Simon-Kucher does not offer sponsorship for this position. (Please note that CPT and OPT are restricted forms of work authorization.)
The pay range for this position is $25/hr. Compensation may vary depending on relevant experience, skills, geographic location, and business needs.
To apply, please submit your Resume/CV. Please submit all required documentation as incomplete applications cannot be reviewed.
About Simon-Kucher
Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with more than 2,000 employees in 30+ countries. Our sole focus is on unlocking better growth that drives measurable revenue and profit for our clients. We achieve this by optimizing every lever of their commercial strategy – product, price, innovation, marketing, and sales – based on deep insights into what customers want and value. With 40 years of experience in monetization topics of all kinds, we are regarded as the world’s leading pricing and growth specialist.
Simon-Kucher is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or militarily status, or any other legally protected status.
We believe in building a culture that embraces belonging, creating an environment in which our people feel valued, are able to be themselves and feel their contribution matters. If we get that right, great things will happen; people will grow faster, innovate, feel valued, and create better outcomes for everyone – our people, our clients and, of course, our business.
Simon-Kucher North America Talent Acquisition Team
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