AddressPerdue Farms is a family-owned food and agriculture company heading into it's second century of growth and innovation. We were founded on trust—a value that carries through everything we do. Perdue Foods is a leader in Premium Proteins and Perdue AgriBusiness ranks among the top US grain companies.
Summary
Come join us at Corporate HQ for Summer 2024! Our Live Operations Accounting Internship offers students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over an 10 - 12 week period. Come experience an inside look in the world of Finance and Accounting, CPG and Food Production.
What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship?
- Competitive Pay
- Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns
- Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor
- Learning Workshops
- Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms
- Interaction with Senior Leadership
- Housing Stipend
What You Will Learn & Main Responsibilities
- Attend annual facility audits (feed mills & hatcheries) and prepare associated audit reports
- Assist with defining governance procedures as related to new USDA Transparency Act
- Assist with development new weekly and monthly reporting processes to support recent organizational changes
- Help with month-end closing as needed in the Live Production Accounting areas
- Redefine budgeting processes utilizing available technology and ensuring room for future growth
- Streamline and document weekly settlement and monthly closing processes including archival procedures
- Reconciling and remediating issues in outstanding AR and AP accounts for vendors and farmers
Minimum Education
- Must be a rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university in a relevant field of study. Finance, Accounting, Data Science or Agricultural Economics majors preferred.
- Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher
Experience Requirements
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new software
- Possess strong analytical, communication and time management skills
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills
Experience Preferred
- 3.25 GPA or higher is highly preferred
- Strongly prefer a rising Junior or Senior who has completed at least 2 college-level finance/accounting courses
Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements
- Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
- May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
- May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
- Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.
Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
