Finance Intern

Job Description

Finance Intern | Plunkett’s Pest Control

The Tone:
This is a Finance Intern position at Plunkett’s, located in Fridley, MN. Established in 1915, Plunkett’s is a family-owned company with a century-long legacy, now operating across 22 states and maintaining offices in both Fridley, MN, and Columbus, OH. This role is a vital part of the finance department, offering practical, hands-on experience with a primary focus on accounts payable operations. It provides a significant opportunity for individuals to develop foundational finance skills that are directly transferable and valuable for a future career in the field.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person, Fridley, MN
• Pay: $17 hourly
• Team: Finance team, with a focus on accounts payable operations.
• Mission: To provide essential support to the finance department by ensuring accurate processing of bills and credit card transactions, contributing to the integrity of financial records and month-end close processes.
• Tech Stack: Excel (including pivot tables and lookup functions), AP system

What You’ll Actually Do
• Bill Entry: Precisely enter bills into the AP system, ensuring correct coding and classing for all transactions.
• Transaction Review: Scrutinize company credit card charges to verify accurate coding and ensure all necessary receipts are compliant.
• Project Support: Offer assistance with various analytical projects as required by the finance team.
• Month-End Assistance: Actively support the finance team in completing critical month-end tasks to ensure timely closures.
• Communication: Maintain effective and professional communication, both written and verbal, with internal colleagues and external contacts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing either a 2-year or a 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated strong professional communication skills suitable for phone, email, and text interactions; ability to work consistently onsite at the Fridley, MN location.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to utilize pivot tables and lookup functions effectively; strong attention to detail; clear ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.