About the role#
As a Trade Fulfillment Intern, you will work across our marketing, planning, scheduling, and accounting teams. This role provides an inside look at how we execute business transactions and manage trade operations. You will support the team in Wichita during the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Manage communication lines between the accounting, planning, and logistics groups.
- Ensure transactions and trades move correctly from entry to final settlement.
- Apply financial controls to your daily order execution tasks.
- Help balance exchanges and direct sale trade positions.
- Support the accounting group in meeting deadlines for pricing, distributions, and reporting.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an accounting emphasis.
- A foundational understanding of accounting and financial topics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Outlook.
- Strong organization and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate across all levels of the organization.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship located in Wichita, Kansas.
- The office features an open-concept design to encourage collaboration.
- We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
About POET
POET produces biofuel and sustainable bioproducts from plant-based materials. The company operates 34 bioprocessing facilities across eight states. It employs 1,958 people and maintains headquarters in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The organization holds over 140 patents in biotechnology.
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