Intern - Credit & Finance

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts & perks

Job summary

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. offers a summer internship (May–August) in accounting, finance, agronomy or sales, tailored to your interests and experience to maximize learning and build a talent pool for future hiring.

You will gain hands-on, real-world experience working with the corporate credit and finance team, handling AR aging, financial analysis, and collaboration with Sales staff and grower customers. This program emphasizes professional development and practical exposure.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Ag Econ or other relevant field.
• Overall GPA 3.0 or better.
• Experience with Excel and other financial platforms such as Fintech, Digital Platform and Digital Wallet.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with the corporate credit and finance department to assist in various functions.
• Develop firsthand understanding of processes and procedures to support finance and credit needs.
• Manage AR aging and write-offs with account management.
• Attend meetings and participate in discussions.
• Gain experience in input financing underwriting and financial analysis.
• Understand balance sheets, income statements, cash flows and accruals.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative mindset

Education

Accounting / Finance / Ag Econ or related field

GPA 3.0 or better

Tools

Fintech platforms

Digital Platform

Digital Wallet

Job description

Job Description Position Overview:

Our goal is to create a program that is an excellent learning experience for anyone interested in accounting, finance or general management in the agronomy, general agriculture, precision agriculture and/or sales industry between the months of May and August. The internship will be tailored to the interests of the intern and experience level to maximize the learning experience. It will be an opportunity to earn money while having more than just an average summer internship. This program will also allow Keystone Cooperative to evaluate potential employees and develop a talent pool in which to hire from in an increasingly competitive job market. Your experience as an intern will cater to your interests and strengths. The internships we have to offer will be hands-on, real world working experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to:

• Work with the corporate credit and finance department to assist in various functions.
• Develop firsthand understanding of the processes and procedures required to support the finance and credit needs of a large cooperative.
• Will work with account management including managing AR aging and write offs.
• Attend meetings.
• Gain experience in the input financing underwriting process including financial analysis.
• Possess an understanding of balance sheets, income statements, cash flows, accrual.
• Exposure to financial collaboration and conversations with Sales staff and grower customers.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Ag Econ or other relevant field
• Overall GPA 3.0 or better
• Experience with Excel and other financial platforms such as Fintech, Digital Platform and Digital Wallet
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills

Benefits Package:

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling your best.
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Generous time off with pay to recharge and spend with loved ones.
• Career Growth: Training, development opportunities, and tuition assistance to help you reach your goals.
• Employee Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings and programs to make life outside of work even better.

Keystone Cooperative, Inc.

Keystone Cooperative, Inc. is a 100% farmer-owned cooperative serving customers across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Centered on the valued relationships that have built and grew the cooperative for 100 years, Keystone specializes in energy, agronomy, grain, animal nutrition, and swine production. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Keystone serves as a center point in local family farms and rural communities, ensuring today's successes and securing tomorrow's opportunities.