2027 Summer Credit & Collections Intern
TotalEnergies
About the Role
TotalEnergies is seeking a motivated and analytical Credit & Collections Intern to join our Finance team for Summer 2027. This internship provides practical experience in corporate credit, collections, customer account management, and financial analysis within a global energy organization. The selected candidate will work closely with experienced Credit and Finance professionals, supporting critical business functions. This position is located in our downtown Houston Corporate office.
Key Responsibilities
As a Credit & Collections Intern, you will:
- Assist with customer credit reviews and creditworthiness assessments.
- Support account analysis and maintenance of credit documentation and customer records.
- Assist in monitoring customer credit exposure and evaluating financial risk.
- Follow up on outstanding customer balances and support collection efforts.
- Research payment discrepancies and collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve billing and payment issues.
- Prepare month-end reports and dashboards related to accounts receivable, aging, collections activity, and customer payment trends.
- Analyze customer payment behavior and identify trends that may impact credit decisions.
- Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Accounting, and other internal teams to resolve customer concerns and improve account performance.
- Support process improvement initiatives and special projects within the Credit & Collections function.
- Perform other analytical and operational duties as assigned.
During this internship, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to credit risk management and corporate finance operations, develop financial analysis and problem-solving skills, learn how organizations manage customer credit risk and working capital, experience cross-functional collaboration, build proficiency with business reporting and data analysis tools, and work alongside experienced finance professionals.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Or a closely related business discipline
- Rising Sophomore or Junior graduating after the internship period.
- Prior coursework in:
- Financial Accounting
- Managerial Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Business Analytics
- Minimum GPA of 2.8.
- Ability to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis techniques.
- Experience with or exposure to Power BI and data visualization tools is a plus.
- Interest in credit analysis, accounts receivable, collections, treasury, or corporate finance functions.
- Strong organizational skills and a continuous improvement mindset.