Accounting Intern

J.R. Simplot Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Boise, Idaho is offering an Accounting Intern role designed to pair students with seasoned accounting and finance professionals. You will gain practical exposure to key controllership functions while contributing to meaningful projects in a long-term, in-person internship.

This role emphasizes developing technical accounting skills, strengthening analytical abilities, and building a foundation for future career growth.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of accounting and financial reporting activities, including daily and weekly reporting.
• Monthly account reconciliations and journal entry preparation and processing.
• Financial data analysis and ad hoc reporting.
• Partner with accounting team members to support ongoing business and financial initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (pursuing)

Intermediate Accounting course completed

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

Relevant Experience

• 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.

Work Environment

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.

Job Requisition ID: 27103

Travel Required: None

Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise

Country: United States

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.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.