Accounting & Audit Internship - Summer 2027

CORPORATE ACCOUNTING & AUDIT INTERN - SUMMER 2027

Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN 

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan’s, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

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:

• Education: Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree Accounting, Finance or related bachelor’s degree field with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028. GPA of 3.0+ preferred. 
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a curiosity to understand how businesses operate & where risks may lie.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills—able 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 dependable—able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Collaborative team player who also takes initiative when working independently.
  • Adaptable and flexible in fast-paced, deadline-driven audit environments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
  • Builds trust and credibility through integrity, objectivity, and sound professional judgment.