Corporate Accounting Internship - Summer 2027

Plastipak Packaging, Inc.; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dn

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Programs

Travel Assistance

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. offers a Corporate Accounting Internship in Southeast Michigan, providing hands-on experience in Corporate and Cost Accounting.

You will work on real business projects, with a mentor and formal development activities to help you grow professionally during the 12-week program. The internship runs May 17 – August 6, 2027, requiring you to be pursuing a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance with a 3.0 GPA, and to live within commuting distance of Plymouth, MI.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Expected graduation December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Will reside within a commutable distance to our corporate headquarters located in Plymouth, Michigan.
• Eligible to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across Corporate Accounting and Cost Accounting.
• Work on meaningful projects that support real business decisions.
• Participate in mentorship, development opportunities and exclusive networking events to build skills and connections.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Are you seeking a summer with hands-on experience, professional development & networking opportunities with a global organization located in Southeast Michigan?

Look no further than an internship at Plastipak!

As a Corporate Accounting Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting, including Corporate Accounting and Cost Accounting. You'll work on meaningful projects that support real business decisions and contribute directly to the company's success. This is your opportunity to bring classroom concepts to life, applying what you've learned to solve real-world challenges while discovering the critical role accounting plays in driving a world-class manufacturing business. Beyond your day-to-day work, you'll expand your professional network through mentorship, development opportunities and exclusive networking events with experienced leaders and industry professionals-building the skills and connections to launch your career.

This internship is 12 weeks, from May 17 - August 6, 2027

WHO YOU ARE

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Expecting to graduate December 2027 or Spring 2028
• Achieving a minimum GPA of 3.0
• During the internship period, will be residing within a commutable distance to our corporate headquarters located in Plymouth, Michigan
• Eligible to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship & will not require employer sponsorship after graduation

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• A detailed work plan including defined projects
• A mentor for support and career guidance
• 15+ hours of formal professional development activities
• Extensive networking opportunities
• Exposure to the many facets of our business

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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