Finance Intern

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Monument Chemical serves the specialty chemicals industry – and produces a variety of solvents, intermediates, specialty fuels, and other specialty products, as well as offers industry-leading Custom Manufacturing services. At Monument, you’ll find careers in several engineering and skilled trades roles and disciplines. Working together like a family, our teams drive continual improvement in quality, cost, lead time, flexibility, and customer service. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, we offer a diverse range of opportunities where you will be challenged and encouraged to grow.

Job Description:

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance Intern to support our operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives. This internship offers hands-on experience in driving process optimization, performance analytics, and strategic business improvements within a corporate environment.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the development and execution of business improvement projects to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Support data analysis efforts to identify trends and opportunities for operational enhancements.

• Collaborate with site leadership to refine reporting structures and streamline workflows.

• Conduct research on industry best practices and contribute to process innovation initiatives.

• Assist in performance tracking, project evaluations, and documentation of business improvement strategies.

• Help facilitate cross-functional collaboration to implement productivity solutions.

• Support compliance with corporate policies and business excellence frameworks.

• Participate in strategic planning discussions and provide insights based on collected data.

• Learn key principles of operational excellence and contribute to team-driven initiatives.

Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively and take initiative in projects.

• Experience with data analysis tools or workflow optimization (preferred but not required).

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

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Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long periods of time, up to 12 hours per day.

• Sitting. Working from a seated position for up to 12 hours per day.

• Climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms one to two times per day.

• Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow or slippery surfaces.

• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Pushing. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to move objects forward, downward or outward.

• Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force consistently to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

• Lifting. Raising objects up to 25 pounds occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds consistently from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.

• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

• Possible subject to environmental conditions. Activities could occur inside and outside.

• Subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour.

• Subject to vibration. Exposure to movements of the extremities or whol