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, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of taste, quality, and accessibility. Across all food categories, we offer premium and value solutions to meet evolving consumer needs. We work closely with customers to provide consumer-loved brands, custom private label products, and innovative new items. Our specialties include pasta, sauces, syrups, dressings, jams and jellies, pie fillings, pita chips, dry dinners, and dry baking ingredients. With manufacturing facilities across the United States, Canada, and Italy, we deliver excellence worldwide.

About the role

The Accounting internship, based in our De Pere, WI office, will apply accounting principles to assist in the month-end closing process, prepare financial reports, analyze financial results, and support process improvements. This role includes involvement in one or more special projects and offers:

• Formal orientation and onboarding
• Individualized development and feedback
• Regular interface with Finance leadership through ‘Lessons from Leaders’ sessions
• Exposure to manufacturing and/or distribution operations
• Development of organizational and time management skills
• Experience with SAP, a large ERP system
• Networking opportunities
• Presentation experience to the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Leadership Team

Responsibilities

• Assist in the month-end closing process
• Prepare financial reports
• Analyze financial results
• Support process improvements
• Participate in special projects

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of progress toward a bachelor’s degree in business with an Accounting or closely related major
• Overall and major GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Demonstrated interest in accounting, finance, and operations through coursework or previous internships
• Computer savvy with 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

Schedule

Hybrid: Monday and Friday are remote; Tuesday–Thursday are in-office.

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

Pay

$26.50 per hour with an additional one-time lump sum payment to support expenses.

Duration

May to August 2027 – Summer Internship.