Intern – Credit and Shared Services

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Graco

The Tone:
This is an internship at Graco, a global industrial manufacturing company known for its premium equipment. Graco manufactures and markets systems to move, measure, control, dispense, and spray diverse fluid and powder materials, which means the company’s technology is behind everyday items from automotive finishes to the glue in your shoes. This Accounting Intern role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact, contributing to initiatives that drive business progress and developing crucial skills for a future in accounting or finance. Interns will engage with projects that matter, collaborate with experienced professionals, and thrive within a culture dedicated to continuous growth and new ideas.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Anoka, MN
• Pay: $21–$28 hourly
• Team: Credit and Shared Services team
• Mission: This intern will support the Credit and Shared Services team by analyzing metrics, assisting with financial system projects, and providing support for credit and cash application processes.
• Tech Stack: PC, MS Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze Metrics: Evaluate department metrics to identify opportunities for ideal utilization and efficiency improvements.
• Support ERP Conversion: Assist with critical projects focused on ERP conversion and ensuring data integrity within financial systems.
• Implement Cash Automation: Help with the implementation of a new cash automation system to streamline financial processes.
• Assist Credit Representatives: Provide support to credit representatives in managing and resolving customer debits.
• Collaborate on Cash Application: Work alongside cash application specialists to reconcile deductions and repayments effectively.
• Handle Special Projects: Undertake various special projects as needed to support the Credit and Shared Services team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled as a Sophomore or Junior in college, pursuing a major or concentration in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is required beyond current academic standing.
• Skills: Strong team collaboration, effective workload organization and prioritization, analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail, good communication skills, and proficiency in PC and MS Excel.