Accounting Intern

Simplot Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, offers an Accounting Intern program designed to immerse you in real controllership work. You will gain practical exposure to financial reporting, data analysis, and month-end activities while learning from seasoned professionals in a collaborative setting.

This in-person internship emphasizes hands-on experience, mentorship, and skill development in accounting, Excel, and process improvements, paving the way for future growth in finance roles

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a nationally accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Must have successfully completed at least one Intermediate Accounting course.
• Junior standing or higher.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn new systems and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of accounting and financial reporting activities, including daily and weekly reporting.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and journal entry preparation.
• Process journal entries and ensure accurate posting to ledgers.
• Analyze financial data and prepare ad hoc reports.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to support business and financial initiatives.
• Identify trends, discrepancies, or opportunities for process improvement.
• Participate in special projects across accounting and finance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (in progress)

Intermediate Accounting course completed

Junior standing or higher

Tools

Excel

Job description

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The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

As an Accounting Intern, you will work alongside experienced accounting and finance professionals, gaining practical exposure to key controllership functions while contributing to meaningful projects that support the business. This long-term, in-person internship offers valuable opportunities to develop technical accounting skills, strengthen analytical capabilities, and build a foundation for future career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of accounting and financial reporting activities, including:
• Daily and weekly reporting
• Monthly account reconciliations
• Journal entry preparation and processing
• Financial data analysis and ad hoc reporting
• Partner with accounting team members to support ongoing business and financial initiatives.
• Analyze financial data and help identify trends, discrepancies, or opportunities for process improvement.
• Participate in special projects that provide exposure to different areas of accounting and finance.

Typical Education

• Currently enrolled in a nationally accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Must have successfully completed at least one Intermediate Accounting course.
• Junior standing or higher.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn new systems and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience applying accounting concepts in a real-world business environment.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced accounting professionals.
• Exposure to corporate accounting, financial reporting, and controllership functions.
• Gain hands-on experience with accounting processes, systems, and best practices in a professional setting.
• Professional development opportunities that help prepare you for a successful career in accounting and finance.

This internship is designed as a learning and development experience. Interns receive structured training, clear guidance, and ongoing mentorship. Work assignments are tailored to support skill development, with regular feedback and support from supervisors and team members.

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.