Accounting Intern

At Caribou Coffee we create day-making experiences that spark a chain reaction of GOOD!  This is our purpose.  Our team brings this to life by focusing on what’s really important around here – TEAM, GUEST, QUALITY!  It’s that simple.  If you’re ready to work somewhere you can be yourself while making an impact on your community, creating life-long relationships, and serving the best coffee around, join our herd!  Apply today and be part of the ‘Bou Crew!

Position Overview: 

At Caribou Coffee, our mission is to provide real-world experiences and development opportunities to the future leaders of our world. Our 12-week paid Summer Internship Program is your chance to roll up your sleeves, learn the ropes, and be part of something bigger (with plenty of coffee along the way).  

As the Accounting Intern, you will report to Caribou’s Assistant Controller and work closely with top talent across the department to further initiatives tied to the strategic goals of the business. You will work closely with our Property Accounting team to drive process improvement through increased automation and better business partnership with internal partners in Store Operations, Legal, Facilities, and Development. 

During this full-time 12-week program, you’ll build valuable skills, connect with passionate professionals, and gain a firsthand look at both the corporate side of the business in our Support Center and the vibrant atmosphere of our coffeehouses during your In-Store Experience. To top it all off, you’ll present your capstone project to our leadership team, sharing your ideas and contributions to Caribou’s future. 

Sound like your cup of coffee? Apply now and let’s craft something amazing together. 

Core Responsibilities: 

Finance and Accounting Team Support 

• Support team members with routine activities and ongoing projects. 

• Participate in team meetings and contribute perspective and ideas where applicable. 

• Take ownership of specific tasks or projects under supervision. 

• Assist with administrative tasks as assigned. 

Internship Capstone Project 

• Work alongside teammates and cross-functionally within the organization to achieve project objectives designed to further the department’s strategic goals for FY25. 

• Assist in developing and implementing a lease automation process, including helping to create and upload lease input templates to the system. 

• Support the enhancement of fixed asset management through automation and improved hierarchical structures. 

• Help design and execute a fixed asset audit plan, including assisting in the creation of audit templates. 

• Track project milestones, timelines, and deliverables. 

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve project outcomes or processes. 

• Identify challenges or roadblocks and assist in developing practical solutions. 

• Prepare and deliver reports, presentations, and other documentation