Finance & Accounting Intern

Parker Hannifin; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin offers a Finance + Accounting Internship Program designed to develop talent through hands-on exposure to finance and accounting in a manufacturing environment. Interns will support real projects across planning, month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, and internal controls, with measurable goals and mentorship.

Successful completion may lead to the Leadership Development Program. Fall and Spring internships require at least 12 weeks; Summer internships at least 10 weeks.

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.

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.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Position Summary

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

Required 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affidative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.