What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit Intern position at Carboline?
Summary:
Carboline Global, Inc is seeking a Credit Intern. This individual will be given meaningful and challenging assignments during a 10-week summer program. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience and industry knowledge through summer project work in the credit department, while also developing professionally through networking with peers, mentors, and senior leaders at our Corporate Headquarters.
Minimum Requirements:
This paid intern will work roughly 30 – 40 hours per week from May-August. Strong Academics record from an accredited university and pursuing a degree in Finance or a similar field. *Students must have housing arrangements in or near St. Louis for the summer, as housing allowance is not provided.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires minimal physical activity but does require computer usage for an extended period of time – up to 8 hours in a day. No unusual environmental, lifting or exertion requirements are associated with this position.
Essential Functions:
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Strong and consistent verbal, written, and listening communication skills: ability to articulate in a clear and concise manner.
- High level of curiosity to learn and adapt.
- Strong computer skills, and proficiency, with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Collaborative, results-oriented, and ability to work across teams independently, maintaining objectivity and delivering results.
- Intellectually curious with ability to think critically, creatively, and identify/explore alternatives.
- Collaborate and work in a dynamic team environment, including with employees outside the assigned home office.
- Reconcile customers’ accounts timely to keep customers accounts up to date.
- Request and review bank/trade references, Dun & Bradstreet credit reports, and if necessary financial statements. Set credit limit or submit to proper authorized person for credit limit approval.
- Contact customers whose accounts are past due, according to the “aging report”. Follow up with past due customers regularly.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Commit to the Company’s safety and quality programs.
Who We Are:
Carboline is a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. The company, founded in 1947, produces high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world. Carboline has been ranked a top workplace for seven years in a row, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously.
Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $7.6 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM’s market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world.
If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you.
What We Offer:
We offer a team atmosphere that fosters cooperation and creativity; a management team committed to employee development and an environment where people are empowered to make decisions. Our career opportunities offer unlimited earnings potential and our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry which includes affordable benefits, a company match 401K plan and a retirement pension plan.
Carboline is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
“In order to be the best, we must hire the best”