Schwan's Company

About the Company: At Schwan’s Company, we are a fast-paced, innovative team, focused on bringing delicious foods to our customers. If you’re passionate about food and creating a successful future, this is the place for you.

Based in Minnesota, Schwan’s is a national, multibillion-dollar company that manufactures and markets quality foods through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony's® and Freschetta® pizza, Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts, and Pagoda® Asianstyle

snacks. To learn more about Schwan's, visit www.SchwansCompany.com.

• 12-week long internship program (Typically May-August)
• Opportunity to work on and take responsibility for exciting, strategic projects that are relevant to your coursework with real-world applications
• Exposure to upper level management, executives and the CEO
• Opportunities for career growth with a well-established food company. Internships at Schwan’s often lead to full-time job opportunities upon graduation
• A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees
• Support and mentorship from team members who are authentic, good-natured and highly skilled
• Competitive wages, incentive pay and a comprehensive package of benefits (if hired on full-time)

The Position: The corporate accounting internship offers real world work experience in financial and tax accounting. The intern, under direct supervision,

plays a key role in projects designed to improve the efficiency and

effectiveness of accounting processes.

• Help with month-end closing procedures such as posting journal entries, reconciling ledger accounts, and analyzing transactional activity.
• Develop/enhance expertise with technology tools including the Microsoft® Office Suite (chiefly Excel) and the SAP enterprise resource planning software.
• Play a key role in projects designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes.

What are the expectations are of you:

• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions/locations
• Proven leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to all levels of management
• Ability to take initiative and drive for results
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment