About the role#
This is a 12-week paid internship program based at our home office. You will work alongside our Internal Audit and Tax team to support operations across North America. The program offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
What you'll do#
- Administer, calculate, and remit income and indirect taxes for the US and Canada.
- File tax returns and related forms.
- Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations.
- Resolve issues and answer questions for auditors, external customers, and stakeholders.
- Perform risk mitigation, process improvement, assurance consulting, and internal controls testing.
- Use and develop intelligent systems to deliver business impact.
- Participate in workshops to build personal and professional skills.
- Engage in mentorship, job shadowing, and networking events.
- Take part in community and stewardship efforts.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Accounting or Finance.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Authorization to work in the US.
Location & details#
- Location: Wyoming, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
About Gordon Food Service
Gordon Food Service is a family-operated broadline food service distributor. Founded in 1897, the company maintains its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It supplies food products to operators across the United States and Canada. The organization also runs over 170 retail stores that are open to the public.
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