Accounting Internship

Butterball Farms • Grand Rapids, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Intern assists with general accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable activities at Butterball Farms. The role supports month-end closing, reporting and analytics process improvements, customer invoicing and cash applications, collections research, cash and balance sheet reporting, invoice processing, payment runs, expense reports, and vendor account maintenance. The intern may also participate in projects and other activities as needed.

This position is located in a production and processing environment. Work may involve cold temperatures, including occasional freezer exposure, manufacturing equipment and machinery, concrete floors, physically demanding tasks, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Sound mathematical, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Accuracy with data entry and invoice review.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and multitask while seeking guidance as necessary.
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and a positive attitude when interacting with internal and external customers.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills, including knowledge of pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including sitting and/or standing at a workstation, repetitive hand motions, communicating, walking, reaching, occasional driving, bending or stooping, and lifting or carrying items.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end closing.
• Drive process improvements within reporting and analytics processes.
• Engage in projects and other activities as needed.
• Prepare customer invoices and apply cash receipts.
• Research and resolve collections issues and disputes as necessary.
• Process customer credit applications and conduct reference checks.
• Maintain daily cash liquidity reporting.
• Prepare month-end closing journal entries and necessary accruals.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Record invoices daily and process weekly check runs.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Process expense reports.
• Prepare cash flow projections.
• Maintain vendor information and verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Competitive pay and shift premiums for second- and third-shift roles.
• Medical, dental, vision, critical illness, flexible spending, dependent care, and accident insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning support.
• Access to The Source for resources, financial counseling, and family services.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree