Accounting Intern

At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them. Based in Elk River, MN, JonnyPops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target, Costco, Publix, Kroger, Cub, along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment. Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012, JonnyPops mission is to make "A Better Pop for a Better World!" JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed, spreading kindness every day. Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the company’s success. Join our team and help us make “A Better Pop, for a Better World!” Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated initiative-taker to join our Accounting Team. Daily accounting work involves recording all incoming money (sales, customer payments, other income) and outgoing money (expenses, vendor payments, payroll) to keep accurate financial records. The accounting intern will work on special projects to support the team in multiple areas, participate in intern events, and get exposure to leadership at the company. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with accounts receivable, cash application process. Recording money coming in, less customer trade deductions. Assist with accounts payable, processing vendor bills and recording expenses. Reconciling balance sheet accounts Drive continuous improvement and automation across finance/accounting processes and models for improved efficiency and accuracy Assist in ad hoc Finance & Accounting projects as directed Food Safety Responsibilities: Follow companywide GMPs, as is expected of all personnel. Foundational GMPs training will be provided. Adhere to task specific food safety practices, where relevant. Minimum Qualifications: Alignment to the JonnyPops mission to spread kindness – JonnyPops is a kindness-based company! Experience working in Microsoft Excel strongly preferred Strong organizational, problem solving, communication and people skills. Ability to work independently in a demanding environment with multiple projects and deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Solves difficult problems with efficient solutions by looking beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers. Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment by being adaptable and resilient to change. Junior or Senior seeking either a 2- or 4-year accounting degree Preferred Majors: Accounting or Finance Ability to work in our Plymouth, MN office - Needing to be in Minnesota Start date: After Memorial Day Hourly rate: $21/hr JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following: Medical/Health Insurance Vision Insurance HSA FSA DCFSA Life & AD&D Insurance Short & Long Term Disability FTO/PTO EAP Programs Paid Holidays Employee Referral Program 401k Company Sponsored Meal Plan * Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions. #J-18808-Ljbffr