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 [https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schwanscompany.com&esheet=52103379&newsitemid=20191001005396&lan=en-US&anchor=www.schwanscompany.com&index=8&md5=d1ab6070c75680947e1c6be36c4fad2d].

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.