Accounting, Finance, & Procurement (AFP) Intern - Military veterans preferred

Company Description

Since 1936 PenAir® Credit Union has been the catalyst where community, resources, and impact come together and produce a powerful force for good. We have a unique culture and we’re passionate about it. Grown from the values we hold most dear, three guiding principles shape how we see the people we serve, the community around us, and our role within it. These guiding principles are Respect, Service, and Communerosity® and they’re woven throughout our culture.

PenAir is where people and community, resources and expertise align with your values to create real impact. Generational impact through strong financial education and support. We care about the things you care about. As the largest and oldest credit union in Pensacola, Florida, with more than $2.5 billion in assets, our purpose is to enhance the lives of those we serve from Mobile County, Alabama to Leon County, Florida. 

Careers
Do you have a passion for helping others?
Currently, PenAir provides access to 11 convenient locations in Baldwin County, AL and Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties in Florida. Join us and become a powerful force for good - after all we live, work, and play here too. 

Join the team. You’ll fit right in.
Take control of your future by mapping out a career at PenAir. Working with us means you can shape your professional experience to suit your dreams. We offer valuable resources that provide you the opportunity to build upon and strengthen your skills. Whether it be a career path in advising our members directly on products and services, guiding them through major purchase decisions on a home or vehicle, or even helping build the technology and processes behind the scenes, there is a place for everyone at Pen Air! Success looks different for everyone. Where will your journey take you? 

The PenAir difference.
Just like we strive to be a force for good at work, Pen Air works just as hard to supply employees with a total rewards package that includes competitive salaries and meaningful benefits.

The pay for this role is $16.85-$18.95.

About the role: 

The AFP Intern will support key functions across the Accounting, Finance, and Procurement departments. This role involves working proactively with department stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial modeling and reporting. Responsibilities include preparing reports, enhancing analyses, and assisting with the month-end close of accounting books.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Finance & Treasury 
  • Assist the Treasury Analyst in preparing reports for the weekly internal ALM & Liquidity meeting. 
  • Support the Finance team with preparation of the 2026 budget forecast. 
  • Assist Financial Analyst with preparation of profitability reporting (NPV, IRR, ROI, etc.). 
  • Assist with internal audits and regulatory examinations. 
• Accounting 
  • Support the month-end close process. 
  • Assist in preparing monthly board reports. 
  • Participate in internal audits and regulatory exams. 
• Procurement 
  • Assist with the vendor review process. 
  • Support preliminary contract review process. 
  • Help with inventory management process. 
  • Assist with fixed asset audit review process.
  • Participate in internal audits and regulatory exams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience Under one year of similar or preparatory experience.
• Education/Certifications/Licenses: Currently enrolled and in good standing in a bachelor’s degree program in Accounting or Finance.
• Interpersonal Skills: Normal courtesy in dealing with others is required. Work involves minimal contact, usually within the organization. Communications typically involve routine, non-sensitive issues.
• Other Skills 
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills for interpreting complex financial data, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders. 
  • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills including the ability identify alternatives to assist management with decision making. 
  • Effective task prioritization, expectation management, and conflict resolution skills, with a focus on maintaining positive working relationships. 
  • Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.