Cost Accounting Intern

Job Description

Internship Summer 2027 – Cost Accounting | Melaleuca: The Wellness Company

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Melaleuca, The Wellness Company, located in Idaho Falls, ID. Melaleuca operates as a health and wellness company, manufacturing and selling effective, high-quality, natural, health-oriented products directly to consumers globally, with annual revenues over $2 billion and more than 4,000 employees. This internship plays a critical role in supporting the company’s consistent growth by providing essential financial information and analysis to operational groups, business leaders, and factory managers, assisting in strategic business decision-making. Interns are integral to identifying new talent, taking on project responsibilities, and driving solutions within the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Idaho Falls, ID
• Mission: Provide varying levels of financial information and analysis to operational groups, business leaders, or factory managers to assist and/or drive the business decision making process.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Counsel: Provide general information and counsel in areas such as cost, return on investment decisions, and the development of overall business plans and strategies.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial reporting requirements and corporate policies to maintain the integrity of external and internal reporting.
• Problem Solving: Develop solutions to complex problems by utilizing formal training, on-the-job experience, and sound judgment.
• Optimization: Assist in process optimization efforts to achieve more effective and efficient business processes.
• Presentation: Deliver a final presentation to senior managers/leaders to describe your project, demonstrate depth of analysis, and make recommendations for implementation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: Availability from May through August for approximately 90 days; solid understanding of financial statements and their interrelationships.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; strong creativity skills; strong customer relation skills.
• Bonus: Cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher; preference given to students currently in their junior or senior year of college; self-motivation and a strong sense of ownership and accountability; ability to analyze problems and create solutions; ability to work independently and professionally; good written and verbal communication skills; detailed work and organizational skills; ability to work under stress.