Finance & Accounting Intern, Summer 2027

smucker; Orrville (OH); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Competitive compensation package

Paid corporate holidays

On-site fitness center and cafeteria

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is offering a Finance Intern opportunity in Orrville. The role supports multiple finance domains through training, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis with mentorship from analysts, managers and executives.

Ideal candidates are pursuing accounting/finance related degrees, demonstrate strong Excel skills, and can thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Freshman to senior standing in accounting, finance or related field.
• Strong time-management, detail-oriented, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ability to learn new tools quickly.

Responsibilities

• Receive personalized training and assist with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support financial statement preparation and financial projects.
• Assist with tax compliance, planning and forecasting, audit support, and cash management.
• Analyze item and customer profitability and contribute to cross-department projects.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

Teamwork

Education

Accounting

Finance

Analytics

Economics

Mathematics

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Your Opportunity as a Finance Intern

As an intern within our Accounting and Finance organization, responsibilities will vary based on the department and role within Finance. We have internship opportunities in Financial Reporting, Plant Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Finance Technology, Sales Finance, Tax, Treasury & Insurance , Payment Services, Payroll, Internal Audit, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Strategic Business Areas within Finance.

Location: Orrville, Corporate Offices

Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires

In this role you will:

• Receive personalized training and may assist with responsibilities including journal entries and reconciliations, financial statement preparation, financial projects, tax compliance, financial planning and forecasting, audit support, cash management, or item and customer profitability analysis.
• Contribute meaningful work alongside analysts, managers, directors, and executives.
• Develop an overall understanding of corporate finance.
• Have the opportunity to take on flow to the work assignments across a variety of finance departments.

What we are looking for:

• A Freshman , Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in accounting, finance, actuarial science, analytics, statistics, economics, mathematics or another relevant field .
• A well-rounded skill set including strong time-management , attention to detail, written and oral communication, teamwork skills, as well as a proficiency in MS Excel.

Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company's Internship Program?

Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to:

• Learn: Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
• Grow: Benefit from hands‑on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
• Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company's growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.

Additional Perks:

Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include:

• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessions
• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
• Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
• The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
• Compensation range: $19-24.50/hour
• **Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship**
• A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program
• Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead - all while being part of something special at Smucker.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.