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Accounting Intern

CompanyLakeside
LocationMarblehead
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Accounting Intern assists in daily accounting activities, including managing receivables and payables, preparing bank deposits, and reconciling bank accounts. The intern will also learn the computerized accounting system and assist with various financial tasks.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
626
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Lakeside Foods, Inc. is a premier producer and supplier of high-quality canned vegetables, frozen vegetables, frozen whipped topping and frozen appetizers for the retail, food service, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1887 as a small pea canning company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Lakeside Foods has grown to 13 processing locations in three states, with nearly 1,000 employees year-round and more than 2,000 during seasonal production. We remain family owned and committed to working with local family farmers to grow our produce. We're focused on providing safe, quality food for our customers. Our processing facilities meet the highest level of food safety certification and are located near our crops, ensuring maximum freshness of our products from farm to table. What makes Lakeside unique compared to other employers in the industry and in the region? - We bring a long heritage and a commitment to continued growth. - We’re driven to work hard and create new products and offerings. - We’re committed to the communities where we operate. - We’re down to earth and approachable. - We treat employees like part of our family. - We’re friendly and welcoming – to our customers and to our employees.
About the Role

Department: Accounting

Reports To: VP of Finance

Salary: $X - $X/hour, commensurate with experience 

 

2026 Accounting Internship

 

The Accounting Intern assists Lakeside Chautauqua in daily accounting activities throughout the organization, before and during the Chautauqua summer season. The intern must have knowledge in basic accounting principles. The intern reports directly to the CFO with regards to all aspects of his/her position but will work closely with other staff members in the Finance Department.

The ideal candidate would be an actively enrolled Sophomore or Junior level student majoring in accounting or business at an accredited University or a recent college graduate. This individual must be detail-oriented and able to work independently. Abilities to prioritize, multi-task and problem solve are essential. This individual must be available during business hours. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES (PLUS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED): 

  • Assist in receivables and payable areas of the Finance Department
  • Count money, prepare bank deposits and prepare paperwork
  • Reconcile bank deposit slips with deposit log
  • Learn computerized accounting system and enter a variety of transactions (high volume during peak periods)
  • Assist in maintaining various detail journals (spreadsheets)
  • Assist in billing and recording receipt of payments
  • Assist in reconciling bank accounts
  • Ensure proper coding, verify and input check request and purchase quotes into BC system
  • Verify, issue and distribute checks
  • Process ACH payments
  • Track and record auto payments
  • Review and prepare credit card statements
  • Process utility bills
  • Generate general journals and excel spreadsheets
  • File financial and/or personnel records
  • Participate in all intern activities, forums, and gatherings

 

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and minimum of 3 professional references (name and contact information). Only electronic submissions will be accepted, including follow-up. Send materials to internships@lakesideohio.com. In the subject line, indicate the internship position that interests you. If you qualify for more than 1 position, please indicate in your cover letter, and subject line; limit of 2. Applications are reviewed as they are received. We begin recruiting in December and accept applications on a rolling basis until positions are filled, usually by early March.  For the best consideration, please submit your application materials early.

 

Lakeside Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Skills
Basic Accounting PrinciplesDetail-OrientedIndependent WorkPrioritizationMulti-TaskingProblem SolvingBank ReconciliationData EntrySpreadsheet ManagementBillingPayment ProcessingFinancial Record FilingCheck IssuanceACH PaymentsCredit Card Statement ReviewUtility Bill ProcessingGeneral Journal Generation
Categories
Finance & Accounting