Intern – Finance and Accounting

Job Description

Finance Co-op -Intern | Gorton’s

The Tone:
This is an internship at Gorton’s, located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Gorton’s, a trusted national brand since 1849, is dedicated to spreading the goodness of the sea by making quality seafood accessible to everyone. For over 175 years, the company has fostered a culture where employees work with integrity, pursue curiosity, respond with agility, collaborate effectively, and are passionate about their mission. This Finance Co-op -Intern role offers a rich opportunity for professional growth within a fun and collaborative environment, allowing an intern to contribute to vital financial operations and gain a deep understanding of the various finance activities that support a long-standing and respected brand.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Gloucester, MA
• Pay: $20–$25 hourly
• Team: Contributor within either the Customer Finance or Financial Accounting areas, collaborating cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Information Technology, and Logistics.
• Mission: This person will contribute to financial operations by supporting either Customer Finance or Financial Accounting activities, helping to maintain Gorton’s financial health and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Support: Contribute directly to either the Customer Finance or Financial Accounting operations of Gorton’s.
• Customer Finance: Assist in managing the financial transactions and relationships between Gorton’s and its major retail grocery customers in the U.S. and Canada.
• Financial Accounting: Engage in various accounting activities including financial reporting, audit support, cash management, treasury functions, cost accounting, inventory audit, or accounts payable.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with diverse internal departments such as Marketing, Sales, Operations, Information Technology, and Logistics to achieve company objectives.
• Business Acumen Development: Develop a comprehensive understanding of Gorton’s various Finance activities and their strategic impact across the organization.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree Candidate majoring in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated career interest in Corporate Finance and/or Accounting. No specific prior professional experience is explicitly required.
• Skills: Outstanding attention to accuracy and detail, Solid PC Skills, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Demonstrated ability to work independently, Ability to effectively interact with a wide range of people.
• Bonus: Preferably students completing their Junior year of their Bachelor’s program.