Trade Fulfillment Intern - Summer 2027

POET is a renewable energy and sustainable products company seeking a Trade Fulfillment Intern for its Summer 2027 internship program. The intern will collaborate with accounting, planning, scheduling, logistics, and marketing teams to execute trades, maintain financial controls, improve processes, and support pricing, settlements, and reporting activities.

What you'll do:

• Proficiently managing communication lines between the accounting, planning, and logistics groups
• Identifying process and system improvement initiatives thereby increasing collaboration between the groups
• Ensuring proper execution of transactions and trades through various systems from the entry point to the final settlement
• Obtaining and maintaining an understanding of the necessary financial controls and requirements and applying them to the day-to-day order execution process
• Learning and understanding the economic intent of trades and transactions
• Assisting with exchanges and direct sale trade positions (volume and price) being balanced
• Assisting with required deadlines from the accounting group for pricing, distributions, settlements, and month-end reporting
• Since we are all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!

What they're looking for:

• Possesses or is seeking a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an accounting emphasis
• Basic understanding of accounting and financial topics
• Grasps and understands business concepts and issues
• Excellent organization and time management skills with a sense of urgency that drives results
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook, and the ability to learn new programs
• High level of personal integrity
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail
• The ability to work in a team environment
• The ability to multi-task, establish and meet deadlines
• An enjoyment of working with data, research, and reconciliation and considers this a personal strength
• The ability to maintain Excel formulas and processes

Benefits:

• An environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Frequent team events
• Volunteer efforts
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually
• On-site fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• Safety and cold-weather gear reimbursements
• Internal development and growth opportunities
• Necessary resources to develop skills, achieve goals, and create the most value