Audit & Accounting Intern: Lead High-Impact Projects

CJ Schwan's; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ Schwan's is offering a Corporate Accounting & Audit Intern program for Summer 2027 in Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN. This 12-week internship emphasizes real-world projects, leadership access, and exposure to corporate accounting functions.

Selected students will support audits, data analysis, month-end close activities, and financial reporting while developing proficiency in Excel and SAP. This paid internship provides guidance from industry experts and potential full-time opportunities after

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree Accounting, Finance or related bachelor's degree field with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028.
• GPA of 3.0+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Audit & Compliance Support: Assist with internal audits and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to financial regulations, internal controls, and company policies.
• Risk Assessment & Data Analysis: Gather, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data to identify control gaps, assess risk, and recommend process improvements.
• Accounting Month-End Close Activities: Support journal entry preparation, general ledger reconciliations, and transactional analysis to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Financial Reporting Preparation: Contribute to the preparation of financial statements, schedules, and management reports that support corporate accounting functions.
• Research & Documentation: Conduct research on regulatory updates and industry standards; prepare audit documentation, summaries, and process flowcharts to support findings and recommendations.
• Process Improvement Initiatives: Participate in accounting, tax, and operational improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Technical & Professional Development: Build proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and SAP while engaging in mentorship and training to strengthen accounting and audit expertise.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CJ Schwan's is offering a Corporate Accounting & Audit Intern program for Summer 2027 in Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN. This 12-week internship emphasizes real-world projects, leadership access, and exposure to corporate accounting functions.

Selected students will support audits, data analysis, month-end close activities, and financial reporting while developing proficiency in Excel and SAP. This paid internship provides guidance from industry experts and potential full-time opportunities after