Accounting & Audit Internship Summer 2027

CORPORATE ACCOUNTING & AUDIT INTERN - SUMMER 2027

Hopkins MN or Marshall MN

At CJ Schwans we dont just make food we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria to families enjoying pie during the holidays our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron bibigo Tonys Big Daddys Freschetta Pagoda Edwards and Mrs. Smiths. Enjoyed in homes schools restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat our products reflect a commitment to quality innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

Your Internship Experience:

• Dynamic 12-Week Internship (May 24 August 13 2027): Dive into a hands-on experience with real-world projects that align with your studies and make a real impact.
• Take Charge of Strategic Projects: Own exciting high-stakes initiatives with direct relevance to your coursework and gain invaluable experience that goes beyond the classroom. Enhance problem-solving and analytical skills in a real-world setting.
• Exclusive Access to Leadership: Engage with company executives and senior leaders through frequent interactions that offer unique insights and career inspiration.
• A Culture of Care: Join a company that prioritizes your health safety and well-being fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Guidance from Industry Experts: Receive guidance from skilled genuine and good-natured team members who are invested in your success. Build professional relationships and network within the food industry.
• Pathway to a Thriving Career: Build your future with a leading food company where internships often pave the way to full-time roles after graduation.

Your Impact:

• Audit & Compliance Support: Assist with internal audits and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to financial regulations internal controls and company policies.
• Risk Assessment & Data Analysis: Gather analyze and interpret financial and operational data to identify control gaps assess risk and recommend process improvements.
• Accounting Month-End Close Activities: Support journal entry preparation general ledger reconciliations and transactional analysis to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Financial Reporting Preparation: Contribute to the preparation of financial statements schedules and management reports that support corporate accounting functions.
• Research & Documentation: Conduct research on regulatory updates and industry standards; prepare audit documentation summaries and process flowcharts to support findings and recommendations.
• Process Improvement Initiatives: Participate in accounting tax and operational improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency accuracy and effectiveness.
• Technical & Professional Development: Build proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and SAP while engaging in mentorship and training to strengthen accounting and audit expertise.

What You Bring:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelors degree Accounting Finance or related bachelors degree field with an anticipatedgraduation date of December 2027or May 2028. GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Proactive detail-oriented mindset with a curiosity to understand how businesses operate & where risks may lie.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsable to evaluate data identify trends and spot inconsistencies.
• Clear confident communicator who can explain results & recommendations in a professional easy-to-grasp way.
• Organized and dependableable to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

CJ Schwans and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion gender age disability veteran status national origin or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application please email