Accounting Intern - Part-Time On-Site 15-20hrs/week

Job Description

Job Description

Lassonde Pappas & Co . is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

Hourly Pay Rate of $20/hr

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounting Intern will support the Controllership team, with a rotation in General Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Shared Services by performing analytical tasks, preparing journal entries, conducting accounting reconciliations, processing supplier invoices and assisting with process documentation and improvement initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in corporate accounting and requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow direction, and a collaborative mindset. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Primary Responsibilities include :

• Prepare and post journal entries under the supervision of accounting staff
• Assist with month-end closing process
• Perform account reconciliations and identify discrepancies
• Support cost accounting activities including analysis of material, labor, and overhead costs
• Assist in preparing conversion cost reports
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Document accounting processes and workflows for internal reference and compliance
• Maintain organized records and documentation according to company policies
• Use Excel to perform data analysis and build reports, Power BI experience a plus
• Take direction and coaching to continuously improve skills and performance
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to ongoing accounting projects

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Accounting (as a major)
• Available to work 15 to 20 hours per week during regular business hours
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise documentation requirements.
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles
• Willingness to take feedback and apply coaching to improve
• Excellent written and organizational skills
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Additional Qualifications

• Any prior work experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.

OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

VISION: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.