Who We Are: USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee-focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.
The Job Details:
As an Accounting & Finance Intern, you’ll step into a hands-on role supporting critical initiatives within our Finance team. In this position, you’ll help track and analyze customer rate changes, audit billing accuracy, support financial reporting and valuation efforts, and enhance key forecasting and reporting tools used across the business. You’ll work directly with real financial data, contribute to process improvements, and assist with ad hoc analyses that help drive informed decision-making. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain meaningful, real-world experience in accounting and finance—especially if you enjoy problem solving, digging into the details, and understanding how financial insights directly impact business strategy.
Responsibilities:
The Internship will be a key resource in the Accounting & Finance department for:
- Tracking & reporting on the changes in customer rates and quantifying the impact on the company.
- Assisting the Financial Reporting department in enhancing customer rate tracking & reporting and auditing rates against billing systems and invoices to help ensure the accuracy of company billing.
- Assisting the Finance Department in completing certain customer rates and financial valuation exercises.
- Enhancing the functionality & usability of key accounting and finance workbooks utilized in forecasting and reporting exercises.
- Preparing any additional Ad Hoc reviews as requested which frequently arise.
The Job Specifics:
- Location, Department: Camden, New Jersey, Finance Department
- Reports To: Associate Director of Corporate Finance & Treasury
- Travel Amount: Limited, may vary
- Job Type: Part-Time, non-exempt
- Hourly, Biweekly Paid
- Hourly Rate: $20.00-$25.00/hr.
What We Are Looking For:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field, or current enrollment in a degree program in one of these disciplines.
Experience
- Problem Solver and Strategic thinker: able to understand and model complex business scenarios and the financial impact any strategic business decisions will have on the company
- Attention to detail in understanding and modelling the complexities of the business
- An appetite to learn and continuously improve own personal development/ skills and business knowledge
- Tenacious, persistent and capable of questioning and challenging
Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The requirements described below are representative of those required to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.
- May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
- Attention to detail.
- Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.
- Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential warehouse equipment as required.
- Additional work hours may be requested by management to help manage employee production, projects, and special events.
- Operate a registered motor vehicle if apart of daily tasks.
- Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.
- Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.
- Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.
- Be a self-starter, able to work independently and coordinate with others.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity guidelines.
The Standard Details:
- Always maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications.
- Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
- Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to products, process, and quality systems.
- Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.
- Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.
- Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
- Always follow posted security procedures while in the building.
- Participate in safety and educational training programs.
What’s In It for You:
We are a great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered:
- 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield is available after 30 days of service, if elected.
- Company Life Insurance.
- A variety of additional benefits and perks.
Additional Information:
- This job description may not encompass all tasks necessary to complete the role.
- Job functions may vary based on the area of operation. This description outlines the most common tasks required for the job.
- Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
Other Benefits Include:
If annual hours are attained, these benefits may apply. Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Legal Insurance, Pet Discount, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care + Permanent Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Supplemental Disability Insurance, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Supplemental Spouse Life Insurance, Child Life Insurance, Loan Solution, Health Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Telemedicine, Virtual Primary Care, Prescription Savings Plan, Prescription Specialty Copay Assistance Program, Weight Management Program, Chronic Condition Management, Care Navigator Program, 24/7 Nurse Line, Expert Medical Opinion, Precious Additions Maternity Program, Health Advocacy, Employee Assistance Program, Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Digital Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health Platforms, Auto and home discount program, Secure Travel Protection, Discount Programs, 401(k) plan, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, Referral program & Commuter Benefit (NJ ONLY).
Qualifications Education Required High School or better. Preferred Bachelors or better. Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field OR current enrollment in such a program
- Strong problem solving and strategic thinking
- High attention to detail and ability to model complex business scenarios
- Proficiency with accounting/finance workbooks and forecasting/reporting tools
- Ability to operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other warehouse equipment
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to stand, walk, lift occasionally and perform physical tasks as needed
United States Cold Storage Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair or competitive for the work and area by many. Frontline warehouse and forklift roles often describe the pay as very fair or even strong for relatively straightforward work.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage begins shortly after hire and is described as excellent with low monthly premiums. The offering includes medical with prescription plans plus dental, vision, telemedicine, wellness programs, and an EAP.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match is part of the package, with profit sharing and even pension noted in some cases. These retirement elements are presented as a strong component of the total rewards.
United States Cold Storage Insights
What We Do
For more than 125 years, United States Cold Storage (USCS) has protected America’s food supply through a national network of 39 world‑class, temperature‑controlled facilities across 14 states. Today, that mission is driven as much by software as it is by steel and concrete. Behind every truck, pallet, and movement is a modern, in‑house engineering organization building the mission‑critical systems that run our warehouses. Our teams develop and operate the technology that tracks inventory in real time, optimizes labor and throughput, integrates automation and robotics, and connects seamlessly with our partners’ supply chains. We work across multiple clouds and databases, leverage modern data platforms like Snowflake, and solve complex computer science problems—from optimization to routing at scale. With more than 4,300 employees and a 200+ person IT organization operating like a modern product and engineering group, USCS offers the rare combination of stability, scale, and complex technical challenges. We do whatever it takes to help our partners profitably reach their goals—whether that’s primary cold storage or fully integrated third‑party logistics—because when the temperature matters, getting it right matters even more. Our facilities are located in: California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia.
Why Work With Us
USCS is a family built on trust, teamwork, and pride. From freezer floors to engineering, everyone helps build the next generation of cold storage with practical tech that makes operations safer and smarter—because here, you don’t just keep food moving—you build how it moves next.
