Accounting & Finance Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

Franklin Electric is looking for accounting & finance candidates with drive, energy and enthusiasm. As a summer intern, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact contributing to projects within one of our finance departments: Commercial Finance, Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit, Operations & Supply Chain Accounting & Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax or Treasury.

What you will be doing

The selected candidate(s) will work alongside existing team members to achieve assigned project goals outlined by the supporting management team. The candidate(s) will be able to gain exposure to business involvement on a global platform while building relationships and meeting project deadlines.

Who we want

• Hard-working winners – confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success
• Dedicated achievers – people who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations

Skills and abilities

• Communication – Delivers accurate, clear, and concise messages orally and/or in writing
• Problem Solving – Uses a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem, determining the most likely cause by eliminating potential causes of a problem
• Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares alternatives and makes timely decisions
• Business Process Knowledge – Understands the process steps and purpose of the important business processes used by finance and accounting teams

Education and experience

• Enrolled in College (required)
• Pursuing a Finance or Accounting related degree (required)
• Junior or Senior standing, completed Sophomore year (preferred)
• GPA of 3.0 or higher

Computer skills

• Microsoft Operating Systems (Required)
• Microsoft Office (Required); specific emphasis on Excel (required)

Intern program highlights

• Responsibility, autonomy, and best-in-class training
• Networking opportunities and lunch and learns
• Team building activities (including the competitive Intern Cornhole Tournament)
• Presentation to Senior Leaders and Executives