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Finance Intern

AT Sonepar USA Inc
Sonepar USA Inc

Finance Intern

Philadelphia, PA

Sonepar Management Group (SMG) supports our Sonepar brands (i.e. operating companies) in the US through a shared services model. These services include, but are not limited to: human resources, finance, digital enterprise, supply chain, vendor relations, marketing, legal, and communications. The SMG teams enable our brands to do business in their local regions while taking advantage of the scale and collective resources of a global enterprise.

SMG fosters an inclusive and supportive culture. We offer leadership and development programs to help you reach your career goals. Our associates share in our collective achievements, and we firmly believe that Sonepar is "Powered by Difference." By driving technology and innovation, enabling paths to success, and caring about our people and their families, we have built a workplace where you can build a fulfilling career.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance intern who will be responsible for performing various tasks to gain exposure to the Finance department of SUSA. As an intern, you will rotate through the FP&A, Finance and Accounting, and Income and Sales Tax functions. You will gain experience with financial statement review, data input and analysis, and financial modeling.

The 10-week internship program (May 27th - August 1st). The role is based at our Philadelphia office.

We invite applications from rising Sophomores or Juniors currently enrolled at a four-year university majoring in Finance or Accounting.

What You Will Do:

  • Assist in data collection and analysis to identify process improvement opportunities
  • Assist in the preparation of month-end financial reporting for SMG staffing expense, general expense, and headcount, including budget and forecast to actual variance analysis.
  • Support the SMG budgeting and forecasting processes by streamlining and managing templates and aggregating data.
  • Assist the FP&A team with a variety of special projects including, but not limited to, reporting, financial analysis, data validation, and process re-design
  • Support Sales Tax by pulling and indexing returns, reviewing past-due notices, and assisting with data migration.
  • Capstone Project: You will be responsible for preparing the F2 for 1 department, driving financial modeling, validating assumptions/inputs, and quantifying risks/opportunities for leadership with a final presentation to the CFO and Controller at the end of the internship.

What You Bring:

  • Currently enrolled at a 4-year university as a rising sophomore or junior majoring in Finance or Accounting
  • GPA: 3.2 or higher

Preferred Skills

  • Advanced skills with Excel and Power BI
  • Fast learner with the ability to implement and streamline reporting from various data sources
  • Problem solver with advanced analytical skills
  • Results-oriented, ambitious, and organized, with great attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with team members across various functions and with operating businesses

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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

  • Healthcare plans
  • Dental & vision
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match
  • Professional and personal development programs


  • Opportunity to become a shareholder
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
  • Robust wellness program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations."

Learn more about us and our Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

Client-provided location(s): Philadelphia, PA, USA
Job ID: Sonepar_USA-1177620701
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses