Business Accounting Internship

Pareto is a rapidly growing young company powered by a small, high-performing team. We develop innovative products backed by intellectual property and operate with strong financial and accounting practices. In just a few years, Pareto has become one of the leading suppliers of aluminum flexible flooring systems for wheelchair-accessible buses and vans across North America.

Driven by a bold vision to transform the transit bus industry through powerful innovations, Pareto is seeking a passionate Business Accounting Professional who is eager to learn and grow a strong, impactful career. Our culture is focused on developing business leaders who are not only vital to our organization but also poised to make a lasting difference in the broader transportation industry.

While managing business accounting, P&L , you will receive training in key business areas such as supply chain management, logistics, global trade tariffs, revenue forecasting, data analysis, and profitability modeling. This comprehensive exposure is designed to prepare you for high-impact roles and accelerate your path to leadership.

Pareto offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment characterized by high accountability, rapid learning, and accelerated compensation growth for high performers.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks is very important for the right candidate.

JOB DESCRIPTION Business accounting associate

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive professional to support key business operations at Pareto. This role involves financial tracking, coordination with internal and external teams, and maintaining accurate records across various systems. The core team operates from our headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, where you will report directly to the CEO.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cash Flow Management: Maintain and update a detailed Excel-based cash flow statement. This includes inputting data for accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales, and expenses to calculate projected annual net profit on a monthly basis.
• Quoting & Invoicing: Learn Pareto’s product pricing tiers and work closely with the sales team to generate and send accurate quotes and invoices to customers.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Gain working knowledge of Pareto’s supply chain. Collaborate with the supply chain team to issue purchase orders to suppliers. Proficiency in QuickBooks is required.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage AP/AR processes, send payment reminders to customers to ensure timely collections, and schedule payments to vendors to maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Inventory Management: Coordinate with suppliers and distributors to keep inventory records up to date in Excel. Monitor office inventory and manage procurement of general supplies as needed.
• Logistics Coordination: Schedule and follow up on shipping and receiving activities to ensure timely delivery and receipt of materials.
• Document Management: Understand Pareto’s data storage practices and ensure that all quotes, invoices, and purchase orders are accurately filed in their designated folders

Working for a small business is very different than working for a large one. There is a tremendous opportunity for learning and growing while we grow the business together. A versatile and positive attitude person will excel and will become a real asset to the organization.