2027 Summer Finance Intern

Butterball; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Networking opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Butterball, America’s favorite turkey brand, invites you to join our summer Finance Internship in Garner, NC. You will work with the accounting and finance teams on ad-hoc reports, data analysis, and reconciliation while gaining exposure to our financial systems and internal workflows.

We seek students pursuing a Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, or related fields with strong academics and leadership. This 10–12 week program emphasizes professional development, networking, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance with expected graduation date 2028–2029.
• Demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities.
• Strong academic performance and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Build ad-hoc reports for the accounting and finance teams.
• Analyze data and participate in data reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly financial summaries and assist with variance reporting or inventory analysis.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Join Butterball, America’s favorite turkey brand, for an exciting summer internship!

Butterball, LLC, is one of America’s most iconic brands and the most loved and trusted brand of turkey in the United States. Known for helping consumers celebrate Thanksgiving, Butterball also brings delicious turkey products to tables around the world every day. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our business model gives us the opportunity to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include live operations, processing facilities, corporate functions and support offices. At Butterball, we aim to provide great-tasting foods that bring people together and inspire meaningful moments with the people who matter most.

Over the course of 10-12 weeks, as a FinanceIntern, you'll work in the Corporate Office located in Garner, NC. Interns experience a variety of exposure to projects that support our business within Accounting and Finance.

The program’s primary objective is to grow future leaders by providing professional development and a series of assignments in their specific area of academic and professional interest within the processing and manufacturing industry.

What you’ll do:

You’ll work alongside the accounting and finance department. This will include building ad-hoc reports, analyzing data, and collaborating with other departments. You will also assist with data reconciliation, help prepare monthly financial summaries, and participate in special projects such as variance reporting or inventory analysis. Throughout the process, you’ll gain exposure to financial systems, develop an understanding of internal workflows, and help identify opportunities for improvement.

What you’ll get:

• Hands-on experience and professional development.
• Opportunities to network and learn from industry experts.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

We're looking for awesome students like you!

Do you have a knack for problem-solving and a passion for food? We're looking for creative minds who can help us make our food production process even better. You'll need to be a team player, ready to roll up your sleeves and get things done. Think you have what it takes to make a delicious difference? Additional eligibility requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, Agribusiness, or related field with an expected graduation date of December 2028 through June 2029.
• Demonstrated participation in extracurricular activity (leadership role preferred).
• Demonstrated strong academic performance.
• We are looking for individuals who possess strong technical skills, balanced with personal integrity and effective communication skills.
• Ability to show initiative, assume leadership, demonstrate a strong ability to work with others and get the job done - and do so the Butterball Way.
• All participants in this program are required to have a valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation to and from work.

Disclaimer

We embrace equal opportunity employment. Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Ready to shape the future of food?