Accounting/Finance - Internship

Gordon Food Service
employee discount
United States, Michigan, Wyoming
1300 Gezon Parkway Southwest (Show on map)
Sep 16, 2024
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Looking to build connections, careers, and the future? Do this and more as a Gordon Food Service intern! Find your place in our Finance department with internships available in Accounting and Finance. In our summer internship, you will gain exposure to both operational finance and accounting within the organization. Our 12-week paid internship program offers firsthand experience and meaningful projects that have an impact on our business. Throughout the program, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that will expose you to various aspects of our industry. Build Connections By: Our Operational Finance teams focus on sales and profit margin, expenses and operational processes, work with business intelligence tools to create a snapshot of business unit performances, track inventory, evaluate profitability of our customer base, complete financial reviews of customers to ensure credit worthiness, and identify benchmark metrics to predict future performances. Our Accounting teams execute the monthly financial close process, maintain the general ledger, reconcile balance sheets, manage cash and financial positions of the company, prepare financial statements, prepare senior management financial materials, create an operating plan for next year, and track capital budgeting and expenditures. Collaborating with other Gordon Food Service interns and employees in the following areas: Communications & Legal Risk Finance Human Resources IT Marketing & Merchandising Supply Chain Attending unique networking opportunities Engaging in our mentorship program Shadowing jobs across the organization to explore your career path potential. Participating in Gordon Food Services' community and stewardship efforts. Learning from experts in personal finance, LinkedIn best practices, sharpening your presentation skills, and more. Meeting the following qualifications to be considered for our 2025 internship program: Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Must be authorized to work in the US. Desire to learn and implement accounting and analytical data Taking advantage of our competitive benefits package including: Paid internship Flex Hours Employee Discount Program Gordon Food Service Store Discount Employee Assistance Program Ready to start building? Apply today! BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US! 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 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.