Credit Intern - Summer 2027

Carboline; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Carboline is seeking a Credit Intern for a 12-week summer program in St. Louis.

You will gain real-world experience in our Credit Department, working on meaningful projects from May 17, 2027 to August 6, 2027, and collaborating with experienced professionals to learn credit operations. This internship emphasizes cross‑functional exposure, mentorship, and professional development, with hands‑on tasks in reconciliations, credit data review, and communication with customers while building your

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Finance-related degree.
• Available to work 30-40 hours per week May–August.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile customer accounts promptly.
• Review and evaluate credit data to support credit limit decisions.
• Proactively follow up with customers on past-due accounts.
• Communicate clearly and professionally across all channels.
• Leverage Microsoft Excel and Word to support credit analysis and reporting tasks.
• Collaborate across departments to support credit operations and contribute to team goals.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Title

Credit Intern

Location

St. Louis, Missouri

Summary

Are you ready to kickstart your career with a company that's making a global impact? Carboline is looking for motivated, curious, and driven students to join our team for an unforgettable summer internship experience! This immersive 12-week program (Anticipated: May 17, 2027 - August 6, 2027), offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience, build lasting connections, and make a meaningful impact-all before heading back to campus. Jumpstart your career with a hands-on internship in our Credit Department at Corporate Headquarters. As a Credit Intern, you'll gain real-world experience through impactful summer projects, learning the ins and outs of credit operations while collaborating with experienced professionals. Along the way, you'll grow your network through mentorship, peer connections, and exposure to senior leadership-building both your industry knowledge and professional confidence.

What You’ll Gain

• Meaningful, hands-on experience working on impactful projects that contribute to Carboline's success.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and insight into how a global organization operates.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship from experienced leaders.
• A chance to enhance your skills and apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting.
• Participation in team-building activities and a workplace culture that values innovation, integrity, and growth.

Minimum Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Finance or a related field.
• Available to work 30-40 hours per week from May through August.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with extended computer use (up to 8 hours/day).
• Students must have housing arrangements in or near St. Louis, MO for the summer, as housing allowance is not provided.
• No unusual lifting, environmental, or exertion requirements.

Essential Functions

• Bring curiosity and a growth mindset to learning credit processes and financial systems.
• Reconcile customer accounts promptly to ensure accuracy and up-to-date records.
• Review and evaluate credit data-including bank/trade references, D&B reports, and financial statements-to support credit limit decisions.
• Proactively follow up with customers on past-due accounts using aging reports and maintain consistent communication.
• Communicate clearly and professionally across all channels with strong verbal and written skills.
• Leverage Microsoft Excel and Word to support credit analysis and reporting tasks.
• Collaborate across departments to support credit operations and contribute to team goals.
• Apply critical thinking and creativity to identify solutions and improve processes.
• Champion Carboline's commitment to safety and quality by adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.

Who We Are

Carboline is a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. The company, founded in 1947, produces high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world. Carboline has been ranked a top workplace, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously. Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.6 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM's market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world. If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you.

What We Offer

• We offer a team atmosphere that fosters cooperation and creativity; a management team committed to employee development and an environment where people are empowered to make decisions.
• Our career opportunities offer unlimited earnings potential, and our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry which includes affordable benefits, a company match 401K plan and a retirement pension plan.

Carboline is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace.

Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

"In order to be the best, we must hire the best."