Accounting Intern (Long Term)

Simplot Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Boise, Idaho offers an Accounting Intern role to work alongside seasoned accounting and finance professionals. This long-term, in-person internship provides practical exposure to controllership functions and meaningful projects to support business growth.

You will gain hands-on experience with daily/weekly reporting, reconciliations, journal entries, and data analysis while collaborating with a professional accounting team.

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.
• 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 identify trends, discrepancies, or opportunities for process improvement.
• Participate in special projects exposing you to different areas of accounting and finance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft 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 andfinance.

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

Job Requisition ID:27639

Travel Required:None

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.