Financial Services Intern

About the role

Trane Technologies is a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation. This internship is located in La Crosse, WI; applicants must currently reside in the La Crosse area to be considered. The anticipated 1‑year assignment may continue until graduation. Interns work on‑site five days a week with flexible scheduling to accommodate classes: 20 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during summer and breaks, within normal business hours. The program includes skill development and intentional discussions about conversion to full‑time opportunities after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Develop a broad understanding of the values, beliefs, and processes required within the financial services organization and with Trane customers and sales offices.
• Make small‑dollar and larger‑dollar collection calls on outstanding accounts receivable.
• Complete assigned auditing tasks.
• Reconcile customer accounts by applying customer payments, processing account maintenance requests, and working with internal and external customers to collect information.
• Email invoice copies and account summaries to customers.
• Develop basic knowledge of risk assessment and receivable quality in the construction industry.
• Interact with internal and external customers using varying forms of communication.
• Create, develop, and implement processes throughout the internship to ensure department efficiency.
• Complete legal documents.
• Provide training for new interns and new hires.
• Develop and present on department best practices.
• Apply customer payments timely.

Requirements

• Full‑time student status in a 4‑year program with a business major required; senior status may be considered at a 2‑ or 4‑year institution.
• PC literate and proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Detail‑conscious, responsible, dependable, and able to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and build relationships with team personnel, Trane commercial offices, business units, and all Trane customers.
• Ability to effectively communicate decisions.
• Basic math skills required.

Pay

Hourly base pay: $18.00. This role is not incentive‑eligible and not sales‑commission‑eligible. Actual compensation may vary based on seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.

Benefits

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives (effective day one for you and your family).
• Family‑building benefits including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off: up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options for volunteer and parental leave.
• 401(k) match, educational and training opportunities through company programs, tuition assistance, and student‑debt support.

Benefit offerings may vary by site, collective bargaining agreements, and local/state regulations.

Schedule

On‑site, five days per week. Hours are flexible to accommodate student schedules within normal business hours: 20 hours/week during the academic year, 40 hours/week during summer and breaks. This role is not designated as safety‑sensitive.