Accounting Intern - Summer 2027

ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

CULTURE IS KING AT POET

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!

JOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accounting Intern will learn about financial business models, reasoning to support business decisions, and the accounting complexity of the world’s largest producer of biofuels. This position is exposed to accounting principles, financial statement structure, and may assist with daily, monthly, and year-end reporting preparation and transactional activities. Additionally, this position will identify and monitor internal controls, participate in various projects, and collaborate closely with the Financial Reporting, Accounting, and Tax teams. If you are self-motivated, driven to succeed, and thrive in a challenging environment where you can optimize your analytical, communication, and financial acumen, this opportunity may be the right fit for you. The Accounting Intern must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and is expected to anticipate and meet assigned deadlines, clarify expectations, digest feedback in a positive manner, and display a responsive, flexible, and thorough approach to work. This is an on-site role located in Sioux Falls, SD. Responsibilities include: Prepare financial analys