Accounting Intern - Spring Semester

Onalaska Support Office

Founded in 1946 as Skogen's IGA, Festival Foods is a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and to providing guests with exceptional service and value. The company, which began operating as Festival Foods in 1990, employs more than 8,000 full- and part-time associates and operates +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.

At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.

Job Title:             Accounting Intern

FLSA Status:       Hourly

Reports To:         Accounting Operations Manager

 

Under the direction of Accounting Department Leadership, the Accounting Intern will have the opportunity to learn Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger Entry and Reconciliation processes.   This is an opportunity to develop accounting skills, experience professional growth, and make significant contributions to our company.  The primary focus of this position will be processing company-wide expenses with additional opportunities to participate on finance/accounting related process improvement projects and responsibilities. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process accounts payable (AP) invoices ensuring transactions are processed timely and accurately
• Perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts
• Reconcile vendor statements against AP records in financial system
• Identify and implement process improvements in accounts payable
• Develop in depth knowledge of accounting software platforms; assist with system conversions and implementation
• Assist in quarterly close activities
• Build and maintain positive working relationships
• Complete other accounting-related projects and responsibilities
• Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

• Completed, or currently enrolled in, intermediate accounting courses (200 level)
• Minimum of 15 working hours per week required

• Understanding of financial systems, processes, and enhancements
• Attention to detail with a strong technology aptitude
• Self-starter, independent thinker with high level of professionalism
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete multiple tasks, while continually meeting critical deadlines and responding to changing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time  
• Bending, stretching, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. is required
• Professional presence and proper email and phone etiquette are required
• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills

 

WORK SCHEDULE

The Accounting Intern is an hourly position with a minimum requirement of 15 working hours per week.  Some evening and/or weekend hours may be required.  Travel up to 10% of the time to our Green Bay Support Office and/or store locations.  

3800 Emerald Drive E

Onalaska

WI

54650