Email Opening Apply Now Title Accounting Intern  About the Organization Palmer Holland is a quickly expanding international specialty chemical distributor based in Westlake, OH and operating in the United States and Canada. Palmer Holland represents many of the most recognized manufacturers from around the world. Our customers and principals are rooted in the Agriculture, CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers), Health & Nutrition, Lubricants, and Plastic industrial sectors. As an independently-owned sales and marketing organization, we have the opportunity to make decisions which are in the best, long-term interest of the employees, customers, and principals we serve. Our sellers work with customers to solve problems and test and re-test different specialty products in order to find the one that will create what the customer needs. The dedication from our employees to continually improve their knowledge base and provide commitment to outstanding technical and customer service enables Palmer Holland to thrive as an industry leader. As an employer, Palmer Holland's goal to remain independent is solidified through operating as a privately held Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with an ownership team made entirely of employees. Palmer Holland views our employees as our most valuable asset, offering a healthy work-life integration and varying opportunities for professional development. We are known for having a culture that emphasizes having fun, being healthy, and working hard. Our office has advanced technology, a shuffleboard table, golf simulator, and treadmill workstations. In the field, our sales team has the tools to make critical decisions on the spot to better respond to customer needs, ultimately forming strong relationships. We believe in providing a work culture that engages employees, encourages growth, and promotes success.   Category Accounting/Finance   Position Accounting Intern   Description Position summary The Accounting Intern will support various department functions to gain a well-rounded understanding of a Corporate Accounting department. Essential tasks of the position Obtain a baseline understanding of company's Accounting department. May include, but not be limited to the following: Rotate through Accounting department functional disciplines including accounts receivable, accounts payable, pricing, and rebates Trial balance reconciliations and analysis Work with experienced employees to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures and standards required for performance of financial analysis and auditing Participate in selected training exercises including, but not limited to analysis and auditing Participate in mentoring sessions with Hiring Manager Complete regular summaries of performance and learning achieved. Provide pertinent feedback to manager to support corporate initiatives. Perform work associated with specific accounting projects. Any other task at the request of management. Quality: Activities of the position affect quality including quality and the quality objectives. Responsibilities and authorities include where appropriate: Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process or quality system, up to and including when necessary stopping production to correct quality problems. Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process and quality system. Document problems, steps taken for resolution and preventative action in CRM software and notify all parties required. Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels. Verify the implementation of solutions in areas under your control. Control further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. Perform duties and tasks as prescribed in company policies, procedures and work instructions.   Location Corporate Office   Position Requirements Required Knowledge and Skills: Comfortable learning new technology and working in a paperless environment Strong verbal and written communication abilities Detail oriented with strong, accurate clerical skills Excellent organizational skills. Proficient in Excel Ability to maintain professional conduct that exemplifies the corporate policies at all times, particularly when interacting directly with internal and external customers Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion Education and experience: Accounting degree candidate   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job tasks satisfactorily. Palmer Holland is committed to the full inclusions of all qualified individuals and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.   Travel Requirements   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now

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