CORPORATE ACCOUNTING & AUDIT INTERN - SUMMER 2026

Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima ®, Chef One ®, Twin Marquis ® and Minh®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and the power of food to bring people together.

Your Internship Experience:

• Dynamic 12-Week Internship (May 18 – August 7, 2026): Dive into a hands-on experience with real-world projects that align with your studies and make a real impact.
• Take Charge of Strategic Projects: Own exciting, high-stakes initiatives with direct relevance to your coursework and gain invaluable experience that goes beyond the classroom. Enhance problem-solving and analytical skills in a real-world setting.
• Exclusive Access to Leadership: Engage with company executives and senior leaders through frequent interactions that offer unique insights and career inspiration.
• A Culture of Care: Join a company that prioritizes your health, safety, and well-being, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Guidance from Industry Experts: Receive guidance from skilled, genuine, and good-natured team members who are invested in your success. Build professional relationships and network within the food industry.
• Pathway to a Thriving Career: Build your future with a leading food company where internships often pave the way to full-time roles after graduation.

Your Impact:

• 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.

What You Bring:

• Education: Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree Accounting, Finance or related bachelor’s degree field with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027. GPA of 3.0+ preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a curiosity to understand how businesses operate & where risks may lie.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills—able to evaluate data, identify trends, and spot inconsistencies.
  • Clear, confident communicator who can explain results & recommendations in a professional, easy-to-grasp way.
  • Organized and dependable—able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Collaborative team player who also takes initiative when working independently.
  • Adaptable and flexible in fast-paced, deadline-driven audit environments.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
  • Builds trust and credibility through integrity, objectivity, and sound professional judgment.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email career.search@schwans.com.

Qualifications

Education: Current enrollment in a college degree program - either Associate's or Bachelor's of Arts in a relatedfield of study.

Years of Related Experience: 0 -2 years related experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Basic PC, communication and interpersonal skills required; familiarity with MicrosoftOffice and email programs; basic understanding of applicable discipline (i.e., accounting & finance, human resources,law, marketing, sales, supply chain, etc.) with organizational and self-motivational skills required.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all ofthe duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.