Finance & Accounting Intern

Parker Hannifin Corp; Nebraska; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Corp's Finance + Accounting Internship Program provides hands-on experience in FP&A, month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls within a manufacturing environment.

You will work on real projects, receive mentorship, and learn how financial data supports business decisions and compliance. The internship offers paid compensation and may lead to the Finance Leadership Development Program.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to work in a team.
• Interest in a manufacturing finance environment and learning finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Support FP&A activities, including reporting and data review.
• Assist month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Contribute to record retention, internal controls, and audit support.
• Learn Parker finance systems and reporting tools.
• Engage in finance-related projects and cross-functional work.
• Participate in training, mentorship, and skills development.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Analytical

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

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

• 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 Affinity 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 / / 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.