Accounting & Finance Intern

Job description

Are you a numbers enthusiast with a passion for precision? Join our team as an Accounting & Finance Intern! You seek an opportunity to expand your skills and experiences in a fast-paced environment in the consumer-packaged goods industry. You will lead and own meaningful projects with clear deliverables in a fast-paced accounting environment while growing knowledge and understanding of the numerous functional disciplines within the accounting and finance professions. You will have an opportunity to broaden your technical toolbox and develop intellectual curiosity and business acumen while refining critical thinking skills. This experience will expand your written, presentation, and communication skills while providing analysis and insights to a broad range of financial leaders.

nYour Story.

nYou seek an opportunity to expand your skills and experiences in a fast-paced accounting environment in the consumer-packaged goods industry. You will lead and own significant and meaningful projects with clear deliverables in a fast-paced accounting environment while growing knowledge and understanding of the numerous functional disciplines within the accounting and finance professions. You will have an opportunity to broaden your technical toolbox and develop intellectual curiosity and business acumen while refining critical thinking skills. This experience will expand your written, presentation, and communication skills while providing analysis and insights to a broad range of financial leaders.

nYour Passion. Our Culture.

nAt Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

nBenefits That Set Us Apart.

nnnLead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives

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nnGain valuable skills and experiences to be prepared for entry level opportunities

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nnMentorship and career development to learn and grow personally and professionally

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nnVolunteer in community service activities

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nnSocial professional networking experiences

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nnFlexible work week onsite Mondays through Thursdays and optional remote Fridays; plus, half day Fridays

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nnNationally competitive compensation

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nnPaid relocation and housing

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nn5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops

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nn401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation

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nnDiscounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events

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n nSkills You Will Develop.

nnnCommunication

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nnCritical Thinking

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nnCollaboration

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nnCross-Functional

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nnProfessionalism

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nnLeadership

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nnTechnology

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nnTime Management

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n nWhat You Do.

nnnUse Excel to model, evaluate, and report data

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nnEnhance and utilize data & analytics (D&A) tools to provide insights to business performance

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nnDemonstrate general understanding of the basics of balance sheets, income statements, cash flows and how they relate to shareholder return

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nnIdentify and analyze financial data and processes to provide insights and recommendations on improving results

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nnConvey fresh perspective to challenges by utilizing critical thinking, collaborate to effectively implement positive change, and communicate benefits/opportunities of perspectives/ideas

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nnPresent findings to all levels within F&A organization

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nnGain knowledge of roles and responsibilities within F&A through active project work, job shadowing, and mentoring

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nnAssist with monthly close, forecast, and reporting duties

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nnOther projects as assigned

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n nYour Education and Qualifications.

nnnMust be seeking bachelor’s in accounting or related field having completed junior year by beginning of internship

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nnProficiency with Excel, Word, and ability to learn SAP are necessary.

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nnMust demonstrate attention to detail and ability to learn software used to help with analysis such as Power BI and OneStream.

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nnWill utilize Microsoft Teams and Outlook as primary collaboration tools

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nnValid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations.

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n nOur Story.   

nWith over 2,400 employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

nTo learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at

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Worksite address

plymouth, WI, 53073, US

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