Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)
About the role
Post Consumer Brands is seeking an Accounting Intern for a 13-week summer experience designed to provide meaningful work, professional development, and hands-on exposure to the consumer-packaged goods industry. As an Accounting Intern, you'll work alongside finance professionals to support the financial processes that help drive business decisions across the organization. You'll gain exposure to accounting, treasury, financial reporting, and business operations while building skills that prepare you for a future career in accounting or finance.
Responsibilities
Depending on business needs and your interests, you may have opportunities to:
- Support financial reporting and accounting activities that help business leaders make informed decisions
- Research accounting topics and assist with implementing accounting standards
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and insights
- Create reports and dashboards that improve visibility into key financial information
- Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve team efficiency
- Partner with cross-functional teams to solve business challenges
Potential project opportunities
- Researching and applying accounting guidance to real business situations
- Building tools and reports that support financial reporting processes
- Enhancing data analysis capabilities for the accounting team
- Streamlining repetitive processes through automation
Specific projects and assignments will be determined before the internship based on business needs and intern interests.
Why intern at Post?
- Work on projects that have a real business impact
- Participate in professional development, networking, and social events
- Build relationships with leaders, mentors, and fellow interns
- Present your work and recommendations to business leaders
- Gain experience that can help launch a future career with Post Consumer Brands
Qualifications
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
- Expected graduation between December 2027 and August 2028
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others
- Curious, motivated, and eager to learn in a business environment
- Interest in accounting, finance, and the consumer-packaged goods industry, with a desire to explore career opportunities with Post Consumer Brands after graduation
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
Preferred
- Previous internship, leadership, work, research, or project experience
- Experience with Excel, data analysis, or financial systems
Internship perks
- Competitive pay and a starting bonus
- Professional development, networking, and social events
- Exposure to leaders across the organization
- Free cereal, oatmeal, coffee, milk, and snacks
Pay
$25.00 per hour