Accounting Intern

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

CHS Inc. offers summer accounting internships that support month-end close and financial reporting processes. The program emphasizes learning, mentoring, and development within a corporate accounting team.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s in accounting with GAAP knowledge, strong communication, and Excel skills. The internship may include exposure to leadership and capstone presentations, with a focus on real-world accounting tasks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting with GAAP knowledge.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic finance concepts.
• Experience in accounting or finance internships is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries in the general ledger.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Previous work experience

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID24968-Posted09/14/2026-US-ST PAUL MN

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS has exciting summer internship opportunities on our Accounting teams. These positions will play an active role in the month-end accounting close and financial reporting process. These internships will provide work experience and mentoring from CHS professionals to prepare for a career in accounting, while being part of a broader early career networking and development cohort. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, prioritization and research skills. The candidate must be driven, adaptable, detail-oriented, with natural curiosity and a desire to learn.

The intern will support a corporate or business unit accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries in the general ledger
• Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Prepare schedules in support of the 10-Q reported externally to the SEC
• Perform ad hoc accounting tasks, analysis, and reporting
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Gain exposure to CHS leadership
• Present key findings from your work to other early career associates and leaders in a capstone presentation

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Previous work experience

Additional Qualifications

• Agriculture experience or understanding of Agriculture industry
• Previous internship relating to finance, accounting or other Agriculture related internship
• SAP experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

If eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.