Accounting Internship

Description

Lactalis US Yogurt is currently seeking candidates to join our Finance Team.

Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.

If you're looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!

At Lactalis US Yogurt, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.

Ready to Launch Your Career? Join Us as an Intern at Lactalis US Yogurt!

Internship Program

Our paid internships offer valuable hands-on experience, allowing you to work with passionate teams. Explore areas like journal entries, reconciliations and internal controls while building your resume, expanding your network, and learning from industry professionals dedicated to your success. At Lactalis, your ideas matter-help shape the future of our brands in a collaborative and innovative work environment (with free yogurt, of course!). This is your chance to develop valuable skills, make an impact, and take the next step toward an exciting future.

Position: Accounting Internship

Location: Onsite at our Bedford, NH office

Duration: 3-months (full time May 2025 - August 2025)

From your PASSION to ours

Reporting to the Senior Staff Accountant, you will assist with the day-to-day activities of the Accounting team. Support the accounting department in month end close process, reconciliations, consolidated reporting, assisting with internal controls, as well as ad-hoc reporting requests.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Assist with entering journal entries.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations.
• Help with the internal control's presentations and testing.
• Work with key cross-functional team members.
• Work on an encompassing project for the duration of the Internship.

Learning Opportunities

Hands-On Experience

• Gain firsthand exposure to the daily operations of a professional accounting team.
• Work directly with tools such as Excel and SAP (our ERP - Enterprise resource planning), acquiring skills in navigating system for financial tasks.
• Park journal entries while understanding and applying best practices for compliance with internal controls and external audit standards.
• Work through reconciliations and identify business needs.
• Develop a broad understanding of accounting systems with a strong focus on accuracy.

Practical Skills Development

• Learn how to interpret and reconcile general ledger accounts, building a solid foundation in accounting principles.
• Gain practical knowledge of internal controls and their role in financial accuracy and risk mitigation.
• Work on a comprehensive project, honing your ability to manage tasks, meet deadlines and present results effectively.
• Develop advanced Excel skills, including working with macros to enhance efficiency and automation.
• Gain experience in delivering professional presentations in a business environment.

Professional Growth

• Collaborate with cross-functional team members, improving interpersonal and communication skills in a professional setting.
• Develop a deeper understanding of financial systems and processes, preparing for a future career in accounting or finance.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Junior or Senior standing preferred, but open to other academic levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with accounting or financial software (QuickBooks, SAP or Oracle) is a plus but not required.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends and provide actionable insights.
• Approach tasks with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ready to bring your passion, expertise, and story to our team? Apply today to start your journey with us!

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.