Accounting Intern

Winland Foods, Inc., based in Oak Brook, IL, is a global manufacturer of private label and branded foods for retail and co-pack customers. We use only the finest ingredients, and ensure every product we make meets the highest standards of taste, quality and accessibility. Across all our food categories, we offer customers a range of premium and value solutions to meet the evolving needs of the consumers. We work closely with our customers to offer consumer-loved brands and custom private label products, and also create new innovative products. We specialize in pasta, sauces, syrups, dressings, jams and jellies, pie fillings, pita chips, dry dinners, dry baking ingredients, and more. We are proud to share we have manufacturing facilities across the United States, Canada, and Italy.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

WI Green Bay

Job Type:

Administration

Job Posting Title:

Accounting Intern

Job Description:

Schedule: (Hybrid) Monday and Friday are remote, while Tuesday-Thursday are in office

Work Location: 1120 Employers Blvd. Suite 200, De Pere, WI 54115

Salary: $26.50 with an additional one-time lump sum payment to support expenses

Duration: May to August 2027 – Summer Internship

Job Summary:

The Accounting internship will be based in our De Pere, WI office, and will be responsible for applying accounting principles to assist in the completion of the Company’s month-end closing process, preparation of financial reports, analysis of financial results, and support of process improvements. This position will be directly involved in one or more special projects.

In addition to hands-on experience in Accounting, this position will provide the intern with:

• Formal orientation and on-boarding
• Individualized development and feedback
• Regular interface with Finance leadership through ‘Lessons from Leaders’ sessions
• Exposure to one or more of our manufacturing and/or distribution operations
• Organizational and time management skills in managing daily and project work
• Experience working with SAP, a large ERP system
• Networking opportunities
• Presentation skills in providing presentation to the Chief Financial Officer and the Finance Leadership Team

Qualifications:

• Formal orientation and on-boarding
• 2 - 3 years of progress towards a bachelor’s degree in business with an Accounting or closely related major
• Overall and within major GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrated interest in accounting, finance, and operations through course work or previous internships
• Computer savvy, knowledge of ERP systems, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to effectively interact with senior management
• Excellent organizational skills

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.