Finance Intern

Internship Plano, Texas


Description

Are you looking for a forward focus environment where you are continually challenged, and the atmosphere is affirming? Do you want to be a part of a team where you are often out of your comfort zone, but you wake up excited to go to work each day? How about a place where people are growing because they desire change and growth is modeled and expected?  
WHO WE ARE:  
Premier Trailer Leasing is a 'USA Today Top Workplace' and one of the largest trailer leasing and rental companies in the nation, specializing in long-term leasing and short-term rental services for over-the-road vans, flatbeds, refrigerated equipment and chassis with an inventory of 60,000+ trailers and a growing network of locations across the United States. At Premier you will find an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued. Join us and experience what it means to live a culture of C.A.R.E!  
 
JOB SCOPE:   
Our 8-week, paid Summer Internship Program offers college students the opportunity to fully immerse in the day-today operations of a leading national trailer leasing and rental company.  Students participating in the program will build upon their current skillset and work in a collaborative environment.  You will serve as a champion of the finance department working closely with our Controller and each of the finance pillars.  
This is a full-time, on-site Intern role (8AM – 5PM, Monday through Friday) at our Corporate office in Plano, TX.  
  
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  
  • Learn basic knowledge of business in a real-world setting
  • Assist in the preparation and payment sales and use tax returns for all applicable states
  • Process customers lockbox, wire, ACH, and credit card payments
  • Learn what it takes to become a Premier customer
  • Process vendor invoices and payments
  • Assist billing in processing a billing cycle
  • Prepare JE’s & schedules for month-end close
  • Assist FP&A on customer review and branch fleet analysis
  • Assist Corporate teams with various projects
  • PROJECT:  Customer review for National Accounts
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  
  • Current enrollment in a four-year degree or graduate program (Business/Finance majors preferred)
  • Successful completion of college junior study semesters
  • GPA of 3.0 or greater
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective time management and ability to work as part of a team are essential
  • Be able to work up to 40 hours per week throughout the summer internship with minimum absences
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:    
  • Intermediate Microsoft Excel Skills – Including Pivot Tables