Accounting & Finance Intern

Sargento Foods•Plymouth, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This internship offers an opportunity to expand skills and experiences in a fast-paced accounting environment within the consumer-packaged goods industry. The intern will lead and own significant projects with clear deliverables, growing their knowledge of various accounting and finance disciplines. This role aims to broaden technical skills, develop intellectual curiosity and business acumen, and refine critical thinking. The experience will enhance written, presentation, and communication skills, providing analysis and insights to financial leaders.

Requirements

Must be seeking bachelor’s in accounting or related field having completed junior year by beginning of internship.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, and ability to learn SAP are necessary.
Must demonstrate attention to detail and ability to learn software used to help with analysis such as Power BI and OneStream.
Will utilize Microsoft Teams and Outlook as primary collaboration tools.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required.
No mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations.

Nice To Haves

Skills to be developed include: Communication, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Cross-Functional Professionalism, Leadership, Technology, Time Management.

Responsibilities

Use Excel to model, evaluate, and report data.
Enhance and utilize data & analytics (D&A) tools to provide insights to business performance.
Demonstrate general understanding of the basics of balance sheets, income statements, cash flows and how they relate to shareholder return.
Identify and analyze financial data and processes to provide insights and recommendations on improving results.
Convey fresh perspective to challenges by utilizing critical thinking, collaborate to effectively implement positive change, and communicate benefits/opportunities of perspectives/ideas.
Present findings to all levels within F&A organization.
Gain knowledge of roles and responsibilities within F&A through active project work, job shadowing, and mentoring.
Assist with monthly close, forecast, and reporting duties.
Other projects as assigned.

Benefits

Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives
Gain valuable skills and experiences to be prepared for entry level opportunities
Mentorship and career development to learn and grow personally and professionally
Volunteer in community service activities
Social professional networking experiences
Flexible work week onsite Mondays through Thursdays and optional remote Fridays; plus, half day Fridays
Nationally competitive compensation
Paid relocation and housing
5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops
401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation
Discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events