Argen Accounts Payable Intern

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

3-month internship

About Us

At Argen, we’re in the business of creating healthy, confident smiles one case at a time. Argen is a global leader in dental manufacturing with headquarters in San Diego, CA, subsidiaries in Canada, Germany, UK, and China, and sales in 105 countries worldwide. We have a team of 400 Awesome team members. Founded more than 50 years ago as a precious metals company in South Africa, Argen has grown to become the largest dental zirconia manufacturer in North America, largest dental alloy provider worldwide, and leader in digital dentistry solutions with a product offering that span fixed, removable, ortho, implants, and equipment. Our 140,000 square foot manufacturing center houses more than 150 3D printing and milling machines and operates six days a week. Argen’s products are held to the highest standards of quality, and are FDA 510(k) cleared, ISO 13485 certified, and MDSAP compliant. Argen embodies a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices in support of our mission to help our dental laboratory customers succeed.

About the Opportunity

Assists Finance / Accounting departments with various projects and completes assigned day-to-day tasks.

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Assists with the analysis and restructuring of the Finance folder structure, leading to the implementation process of SharePoint.
• Performs cross-functional activities, which may include duties outside of the Finance Department.
• Performs analysis of accounts payable data.
• Handles basic supplier invoicing.
• Reviews invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Maintains accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and corporate accounts payable files.
• Prepares analysis of accounts as required.
• Analyzes invoices received for propriety, accuracy, and authorization.
• Assists with month-end reconciliation/closing.
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
• Assists with Concur processing by reviewing expense reports.
• Supports Finance/Accounting departments, as necessary.
• Prepares spreadsheets and reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What does it take to be successful?

• High School diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive, professional attitude. 
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies, and SOP’s. 
• Must have strong computer skills (Excel: Pivot Tables and Charts/ Advanced Formulas, MSWord: Professional Documentation/ Proficient Writing Skills, etc.). 
• Ability to learn technical concepts by reading work instructions and standard operating procedures and completing on-the-job training.