2027 Summer Finance Intern

About the role

Butterball, LLC, is one of America’s most iconic brands and the most loved and trusted brand of turkey in the United States. Known for helping consumers celebrate Thanksgiving, Butterball also brings delicious turkey products to tables around the world every day. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our business model gives us the opportunity to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include live operations, processing facilities, corporate functions and support offices. At Butterball, we aim to provide great-tasting foods that bring people together and inspire meaningful moments with the people who matter most. Over the course of 10-12 weeks, as a Finance Intern, you'll work in the Corporate Office located in Garner, NC. Interns experience a variety of exposure to projects that support our business within Accounting and Finance. The program’s primary objective is to grow future leaders by providing professional development and a series of assignments in their specific area of academic and professional interest within the processing and manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the accounting and finance department.
• Build ad‑hoc reports and analyze data.
• Collaborate with other departments.
• Assist with data reconciliation.
• Help prepare monthly financial summaries.
• Participate in special projects such as variance reporting or inventory analysis.
• Gain exposure to financial systems and develop an understanding of internal workflows.
• Help identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• Expected graduation date between December 2028 and June 2029.
• Demonstrated participation in extracurricular activities (leadership role preferred).
• Demonstrated strong academic performance.
• Possess strong technical skills balanced with personal integrity and effective communication skills.
• Ability to show initiative, assume leadership, and work well with others to get the job done.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work.

Skills

• Problem‑solving aptitude.
• Passion for food and interest in improving food production processes.
• Creative mindset.
• Team player attitude.

Benefits

• Hands‑on experience and professional development.
• Opportunities to network and learn from industry experts.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.