Accounting Interns

Company: Gordon Food Service
Location: Wyoming
Posted on: March 11, 2020

Job Description:

HeaderWelcome to Gordon Food Service! --We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we--have an amazing story to share. --Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. Gordon Food Service At a Glance.--Be Part of it!----"My mentors were there for me every day if I needed help with any day-to-day tasks, but they also shared a ton of wisdom on future life and career advice..."--The Internship program at Gordon Food Service is a paid 13-week summer program designed to provide a learning experience outside of the classroom to high potential students with interest in our company. --We value this opportunity to deepen relationships across the company, community, and university environments, while also bringing new ideas and talent to our teams. The internship experience at GFS includes individual projects, mentoring, intern events, final presentations and evaluations.--As an Intern at Gordon Food Service you, under general supervision, will perform support tasks as directed involving administering a specialized program or performing a specialized assignment in a specific department.--Responsibilities & QualificationsOur talented--Accounting--team members are known for their high standards of productivity, attention to detail, and valuable team partnerships to achieve the best results. As an intern for our Accounting Team, you would have the opportunity to work with several types of projects to support the--IT Internal Audit,--Tax, and--Internal Audit team.--Several assignments are available within these departments.Over the course of the summer, you can expect to:

• Audit planning, including scope and audit program review/definition
• Assist with monthly sales/use tax, beverage and bottle deposit filings for US and Canadian entities.
• Understand, identify, evaluate and document IT key risks and controls throughout the organization, across multiple information technology platforms, both internally developed and externally purchased, utilizing the COBIT controls framework.
• Ensure a high level of integrity is maintained within the general ledger and financial statements.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries.
• Participate in invoice approvals, disposals, transfers and setup of assets in our sub-ledger system
• Prepare and organizes data for auditProgram requirements and qualifications:
  • Must have at least one semester or more left of school to complete at the beginning of the internship (a senior who has already graduated will not be considered for an internship)
  • Graduation date between December 2020 and August 2021
  • Must be enrolled in a Bachelor program in--Accounting or a related field
  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; transcript (unofficial is acceptable) required--upon submission of application; please upload to your candidate--file)
  • Must have good working knowledge of--Excel
  • Knowledge of all accounting cycles including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and internal control procedures
  • Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Track record of contributing to your teams success
  • Students with the ability to work during the following fall semester will be given priority
  • Candidates must also demonstrate efforts to continuously improve, exhibit enthusiasm, high expectations of self, initiative, openness, optimism, teamwork, trustworthiness and willingness to invest the time and energy to be successfulBeyond some great experience to add to your resume, we can offer you:
    • Competitive pay --- get paid while you learn!
    • Relocation assistance if your home and school are both outside West Michigan*
    • Networking opportunities, inside and outside of Gordon Food Service
    • Exposure to our unique culture -- use your internship to learn what's important to you.*Must meet eligibility requirements to participate--Our Commitment--Find out more about our values, culture, and benefits at gfs.com/careers.--Be part of it!--Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. --To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. ---------------- --------------------------Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. ----The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf--If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words Accommodation Request in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.--All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees. --

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