Accounting Intern - Fluid Systems Division

Position Summary

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: "Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow." Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

The Accounting Summer Intern supports the Accounting team with daily operational tasks and month-end close activities. This role provides hands‑on exposure to core accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting support. The intern will work closely with Accounting staff to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and maintenance of accounting records.

• Assist with accounts payable tasks such as invoice coding, matching (PO/receipt/invoice), and preparing items for payment runs.
• Support accounts receivable activities including invoicing, cash application support, and customer account research.
• Help maintain organized documentation and ensure compliance with internal approval workflows.

• Perform data checks for completeness and accuracy; investigate variances and escalate issues appropriately.
• Help with fixed asset tracking support (e.g., additions/disposals documentation) depending on company needs.

• Support month‑end close by gathering data, preparing schedules, and tracking close checklists.
• Help maintain GL supporting schedules and reconcile differences as directed.

• Pull and format financial data for internal reporting packages and management requests.
• Support variance analysis by compiling explanations and backup detail.
• Prepare ad‑hoc reports in Excel and assist with improving report templates.

• Assist with gathering support for internal and external audit requests.
• Help ensure transactions are supported with appropriate documentation and follow policy.

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or related field such as Finance with strong accounting coursework).
• Completion of at least one intermediate accounting course preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (debits/credits, accruals, reconciliation concepts).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (sorting/filtering, formulas such as SUMIF, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred).
• Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and organizational skills.

• Prior internship, part‑time role, or coursework involving accounting operations (AP/AR, bookkeeping, financial statements).
• Experience with data tools (e.g., Power Query,…