Finance Intern

Job Overview

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Finance Intern at our corporate headquarters in Hiram, OH. At GLC, you have the opportunity to grow, optimize your performance and unlock your ambitions through positions in many areas of the organization. While working independently or in a team environment, you develop leadership and critical thinking skills to help build a foundation for your career. Internships at GLC allow students to gain real job experience and receive on-the-job training that focuses on our technologies and methodologies. From the start, interns are challenged to demonstrate their strengths and apply their knowledge to help us achieve our business strategy. At GLC, we place great value on our interns. Our positions are structured to maximize your internship experience. This position is a paid internship.

Job Responsibilities

• Researching accounting principles and writing documentation regarding application to our company’s accounting practices.
• Preparing and entering general journal entries.
• Performing monthly account reconciliations.
• Performing daily revenue billings.
• Performing Outside Storage Reconciliations.
• Participate in monthly plant cost center reviews.
• Assisting with month end closings and financial reports.
• Interns/Co-ops will contribute to the day-to-day activities and special projects for GLC
• Key deliverables will depend on the candidate skills and capabilities
• Collaborate with multiple levels of Finance organization on projects when applicable
• Lead efforts to ensure platform sustainability and accuracy
• Support AP with invoice entry or OCR corrections.
• All GLC interns are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Current college student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or related field.
• Year in school: Incoming Sophomore/Junior/ or Senior.
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must be legally authorized to work for a company in the U.S. without sponsorship both now and in the future.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Strong attention to detail, data analysis, and reporting skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and team skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, able to work well independently.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an office setting.• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.