Financial Services Intern

First Quality King of Prussia PA; McElhattan (Clinton County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Quality Consumer Products (FQCP) is seeking a talented, team-oriented college student for our Financial Services internship in McElhattan, PA. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and logistics support, with exposure to the senior finance staff and plant finance organization.

You will work on real projects with real results and gain valuable experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or progress toward) in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting; junior or senior preferred.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA; 0-3 years of experience including academic projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Collection of customers account balances via phone and email contact.
• Review, investigate and act upon customer's deductions in assigned time frame.
• Interface with Sales Ambassadors and Brokers to resolve claims as needed.
• Perform root cause analysis and interact with cross-functional department peers.
• Perform maintenance on customer files within ERP system as needed.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Purpose and role of job:

First Quality Consumer Products (FQCP) is seeking a talented, team-oriented, college student for our Financial Services dept. located in McElhattan, PA. This Finance Internship will allow a driven, hard-working, and dedicated candidate to gain experience in the corporate finance department of a significant family-owned and growing group of manufacturing companies with exposure to the senior finance staff, but also to the company's plant finance organization and systems. We have one goal: getting you concrete experience. This is a paid internship position where you will work on real projects with real results. The Financial Services dept. manages several facets of support for the business. It is an integral part of the operation and cash conversion cycle. You will gain experience and exposure to Accounts Receivable, Logistics and Accounts Payable. You will be a valuable addition to a fast-paced team working together to support our businesses. This is a unique opportunity to learn and apply those learnings to current assignments.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Collection of customers account balances via phone and email contact
• Review, investigate and act upon customer's deductions in assigned time frame
• Interface with Sales Ambassadors and Brokers to resolve claims as needed
• Perform root cause analysis and interact with cross-functional department peers
• Perform maintenance on customer files within ERP system as needed
• Any other duties as assigned

Education and experience requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or demonstrated progress toward a degree) in related field of study Business Administration, Finance or Accounting Jr. or Sr. preferred
• Minimum 3.0 GPA 0-3 years of experience, including academic projects
• Highly motivated, strong team player, with good ability to multi-task and re-prioritize as necessary
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Able to work independently with limited supervision
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit.

With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations.

Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions.

In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities.

At First Quality, you'll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better.