Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)

Post Holdings, Inc.; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Free cereal, oatmeal, coffee, milk, &

Job summary

Post Consumer Brands in Lakeville, MN, is seeking an Accounting Intern for a 13-week summer experience to gain meaningful work and professional development in the consumer-packaged goods industry. You'll work alongside finance professionals supporting financial processes, treasury, financial reporting, and business operations while building skills for a future accounting or finance career.

Projects may include reporting, data analysis, and automation opportunities, with collaboration across

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support financial reporting and accounting activities to inform business decisions.
• Research accounting topics and assist with applying accounting standards.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and insights.
• Create reports and dashboards to improve visibility into key financial information.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve team efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to solve business challenges.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.

Location Description

Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minnesota, is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America.

Responsibilities

Launch Your Accounting Career at Post Consumer Brands

Interested in accounting, financial reporting, data analysis, or process improvement? Join Post Consumer Brands as an Accounting Intern for a 13-week summer experience designed to provide meaningful work, professional development, and hands‑on exposure to the consumer‑packaged goods industry.

As an Accounting Intern, you'll work alongside finance professionals to support the financial processes that help drive business decisions across the organization. You'll gain exposure to accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and business operations while building skills that prepare you for a future career in accounting or finance.

What You'll Do

Depending on business needs and your interests, you may have opportunities to:

• Support financial reporting and accounting activities that help business leaders make informed decisions.
• Research accounting topics and assist with implementing accounting standards.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and insights.
• Create reports and dashboards that improve visibility into key financial information.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve team efficiency.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to solve business challenges.

Potential Project Opportunities

• Researching and applying accounting guidance to real business situations.
• Building tools and reports that support financial reporting processes.
• Enhancing data analysis capabilities for the accounting team.
• Streamlining repetitive processes through automation.

Specific projects and assignments will be determined before the internship based on business needs and intern interests.

Why Intern at Post?

• Work on projects that have a real business impact.
• Participate in professional development, networking, and social events.
• Build relationships with leaders, mentors, and fellow interns.
• Present your work and recommendations to business leaders.
• Gain experience that can help launch a future career with Post Consumer Brands.

What We're Looking For

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others.
• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn in a business environment.
• Interest in accounting, finance, and the consumer‑packaged goods industry, with a desire to explore career opportunities with Post Consumer Brands after graduation.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Preferred

• Previous internship, leadership, work, research, or project experience.
• Experience with Excel, data analysis, or financial systems.

Internship Perks

• Competitive pay and a starting bonus
• Professional development, networking, and social events
• Exposure to leaders across the organization
• Free cereal, oatmeal, coffee, milk, and snacks

Past interns have partnered directly with finance leaders, contributed to projects that improved business processes, and gained valuable experience supporting key business decisions.

Compensation for this role is $25.00 per hour.

This role will be posted until October 4, 2026.