Finance & Accounting Intern

About the role

The Parker Finance + Accounting Internship Program is designed to develop emerging talent through hands-on exposure to finance and accounting in a manufacturing environment. Interns will support real projects related to financial planning and analysis, month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, reporting, record retention, internal controls, and other finance-related initiatives. This paid internship includes measurable goals, mentorship, and practical experience working with Parker finance, accounting, operations, and cross-functional business teams. Interns will gain exposure to how financial data supports business decisions, operational performance, compliance, and long-term planning. Upon successful completion, this internship may serve as a pathway to Parker’s Finance + Accounting Leadership Development Program. Fall and Spring semester internships must be at least 12 weeks in length. Summer semester internships must be at least 10 weeks in length.

Responsibilities

• Support financial planning and analysis activities, including reporting, schedules, and data review.
• Assist with month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial documentation.
• Help with record retention, audit support, and internal control documentation.
• Learn and use Parker finance systems, accounting tools, and reporting applications.
• Analyze financial or operational data to support business decisions and process improvements.
• Participate in finance-related projects, problem-solving activities, and internal initiatives.
• Work with finance, accounting, operations, and other business teams to understand workflow and business needs.
• Attend training, management meetings, and mentorship sessions to build professional and technical skills.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Demonstrated leadership interest or experience through class projects, student organizations, work experience, internships, volunteer activities, or extracurricular involvement.
• Interest in working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, communication, organization, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work with financial data, reports, schedules, and business systems.
• Willingness to learn finance processes, accounting principles, compliance requirements, and Parker business operations.