Purpose and role of job:
First Quality Consumer Products (FQCP) is seeking a talented, team-oriented, college student for our Financial Services dept. located in McElhattan, PA.
This Finance Internship will allow a driven, hard-working, and dedicated candidate to gain experience in the corporate finance department of a significant family-owned and growing group of manufacturing companies with exposure to the senior finance staff, but also to the company’s plant finance organization and systems.
We have one goal: getting you concrete experience. This is a paid internship position where you will work on real projects with real results.
The Financial Services dept. manages several facets of support for the business. It is an integral part of the operation and cash conversion cycle. You will gain experience and exposure to Accounts Receivable, Logistics and Accounts Payable.
You will be a valuable addition to a fast-paced team working together to support our businesses. This is a unique opportunity to learn and apply those learnings to current assignments.
Principal
Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
- Collection of customers account balances via phone and email contact
- Review, investigate and act upon customer’s deductions in assigned time frame
- Interface with Sales Ambassadors and Brokers to resolve claims as needed
- Perform root cause analysis and interact with cross–functional department peers
- Perform maintenance on customer files within ERP system as needed
- Any other duties as assigned
Education and experience requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (or demonstrated progress toward a degree) in related field of study
- Business Administration, Finance or Accounting
- Jr. or Sr. preferred
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 0-3 years of experience, including academic projects
- Highly motivated, strong team player, with good ability to multi-task and re-prioritize as necessary
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Able to work independently with limited supervision
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or demonstrated progress toward a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- 0-3 years of experience, including academic projects
- Strong motivation and ability to work effectively as a team player
- Ability to multitask and reprioritize as necessary
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Junior or senior standing in college
First Quality Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about First Quality and has not been reviewed or approved by First Quality.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is described as competitive across many hourly, technical, and engineering roles, with pay often characterized as good or fair for the job. Market-aligned base rates are reflected in recent postings and salary entries across multiple functions.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly bonuses, shift differentials, and overtime opportunities are commonly cited and meaningfully boost total earnings. Bonus eligibility appears to be a consistent feature in many roles.
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Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, a year of free diapers for new parents, and employer-matched dependent care assistance. These family-focused additions complement core offerings and signal an emphasis on supporting caregivers.
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What We Do
First Quality was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to become a diversified family of companies with over 4,000 employees. Manufacturing Adult Incontinence Products, Feminine Hygiene Products, Baby Wipes, Adult Washcloths, and Consumer Paper Products, we serve institutional and retail markets throughout the world. Our trusted, household brands include Prevail®, Cuties®, Plenty®, Panda®, and Incognito® Our facilities operate independently to maintain focus on the markets they serve, but benefit from being a part of the First Quality family of companies. We may be spread out across 9 locations and 2 countries, but we are one team! With our focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, we strive to create the best products that stand out and make a real difference in people’s lives without ever sacrificing quality for affordability. If advanced technology, innovative thinking, and a passion for challenging the status quo excite you, come join our team at First Quality! When you look at one of our job listings what you’ll find is an opportunity: to meet teams who challenge each other to improve, encounter leaders who empower you to experiment, and discover work that inspires you. As a new employee in our FQ family your training begins day one and continues throughout your career as you learn and grow with our organization. Be part of making things better – apply today to join our team at www.firstquality.com/join-us!
