Accounting Intern

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Intern in Arden Hills, MN for May 2027 to early August 2027. The role offers hands-on experience in corporate accounting and collaboration with finance teams.

The intern will participate in month-end close, reconciliations, process improvement, and support journal entries, gaining exposure to cross-functional partners and real-world business objectives.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a junior, graduating Dec 2027 or May 2028.
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred, foundational accounting knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems independently.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with month-end close processes.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations.
• Support journal entry preparation and processing.
• Collaborate with accounting team members and cross-functional business partners to support key business objectives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Curiosity and initiative

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Junior status (graduation Dec 2027 / May 2028)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounting Intern Pay: $27/hr Position Duration: May 2027 – early August 2027 Position Location: Arden Hills, MN

Responsibilities

Accounting Interns work directly with the business unit or corporate accounting teams.

• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives
• Assist with month-end close processes
• Prepare and review account reconciliations
• Support journal entry preparation and processing
• Collaborate with accounting team members and cross-functional business partners to support key business objectives

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a junior, graduating in December 2027 or May 2028
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles through coursework or related experience
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze information and solve problems independently
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications

Land O’Lakes will not consider this internship position for immigration sponsorship, and all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

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