Accounting Intern

Position SummaryPosition Summary:Parker Hannifin – Precision Fluidics Division is seeking a Finance & Accounting intern who will report to the Plant Accountant and will play an important role within the Precision Fluidics finance organization. The intern will work closely with other functional leaders and managers - working to support improved growth and profitability using strong analytical and business partnering skills.ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions and Learning Opportunities:Participate in the month end close process, preparing journal entries related to inventory, sales, cost of sales and operating adjustments, reconciliations and month end financial statementsProvide inventory and transactional analysis, including scrap, production variance, absorption, and inventory valuation varianceProvide support to Finance leadership for reports and analysis in support of Division, Group and Corporate reviews, audits, and ad hoc requirementsIdentify cost saving and lean opportunities with Plants to improve operationsActive participant in the development, implementation and support of Lean in Manufacturing and FinancePartner with Plants/Cost Star Points to analyze and report operational and financial performanceFocus on an intern project throughout the duration of the internship. The project will be based on needs of the business at the time and involve aspects of Finance/Accounting, along with interactions between other areas of the businessQualificationsQualificationsCurrently enrolled in, or completed degree in related field, such as: Accounting or FinanceCandidate shall have completed sophomore year with a GPA of 3.0 or higherBeginner to Intermediate financial modeling and analysis skills requiredAbility to work effectively in a variety of environments and assignmentsExcellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to work effectively with others and be a participative team memberProficiency in Microsoft Office applicationsMust be a US Citizen or have US Permanent Resident StatusParker HannifinParker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.Equal Employment OpportunityParker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionDrug TestsDrug-Free WorkplaceIn accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.