• Accounting Intern - Summer

    Perdue Farms, Inc. (Salisbury, MD)


    Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. **That's Perdue.**

    Summary

    Come join us at Corporate HQ for Summer 2026! Our Accounting Internship offers students hands-on, real-world experience within the company over an 10 - 12 week period. Come experience an inside look in the world of Accounting, CPG and Food Production.

     

    What can you expect from a Perdue summer internship?

     

    + Competitive Pay

    + Exciting Social, Philanthropic, and Networking Events with other Perdue Interns

    + Hands-On, Real World Work Experience and a Dedicated Summer Mentor

    + Learning Workshops

    + Travel to Perdue Locations Such as our Innovation Center, Perdue Learning University and Live Production Farms

    + Interaction with Senior Leadership

    + Housing Stipend

     

    This position has a target wage of $21.90 - $28.13 per hour, based on graduation year. Overtime may be available.

    What You Will Learn & Main Responsibilities

    + Supports functionally specific business processes as well as various programs and projects that require sophisticated reporting analytics

    + Prepare competitive analysis and benchmarking, product portfolio analysis and optimization, business process redesign and have all involved working across functions

    + Design packages that summarize weekly, monthly/quarter/year-end performance

    + Analyze financial trends against forecast and budget and explain key variances

    + Build financial models and conduct analytics from disparate sources

    + Provide detailed financial reconciliations and track financial performance for key strategic initiatives

    + Provide an integrated financial perspective on the impact of business decisions and decisions that maximize value for the business

    Minimum Education

    + Must be a rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior currently pursuing a Bachelors degree at an accredited university in a relevant field of study. Finance, Accounting, Data Science or Agricultural Economics majors preferred.

    + Must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher

    Experience Requirements

    + Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn new software

    + Possess strong analytical, communication and time management skills

    + Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skills

    Experience Preferred

    + 3.25 GPA or higher is highly preferred

    + Strongly prefer a rising Junior or Senior who has completed at least 2 college-level finance/accounting courses

    Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

    + Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.

    + May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.

    + May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

    + Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

     

    _Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status._