2026 Summer Finance Intern

Ready to shape the future of food? 

Join Butterball, America’s favorite turkey brand, for an exciting summer internship! Butterball, LLC, is one of America’s most iconic brands and the most loved and trusted brand of turkey in the United States. Known for helping consumers celebrate Thanksgiving, Butterball also brings delicious turkey products to tables around the world every day. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our business model gives us the opportunity to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include live operations, processing facilities, corporate functions and support offices. At Butterball, we aim to provide great-tasting foods that bring people together and inspire meaningful moments with the people who matter most.

Over the course of 10-12 weeks, an Accounting and Finance Intern, you'll work in the Corporate Office located in Garner, NC. Internship students experience a variety of exposure to projects that support our business within Accounting and Finance. 
The program’s primary objective is to grow future leaders by providing professional development and a series of assignments in their specific area of academic and professional interest within the processing and manufacturing industry. 
 

What you’ll do:
•    You’ll work alongside the accounting and finance department. This may include building ad-hoc reports, analyzing data, and collaborating with other departments. You could also assist with data reconciliation, help prepare monthly financial summaries, and participate in special projects such as cost tracking or inventory analysis. Throughout the process, you’ll gain exposure to financial systems, develop an understanding of internal workflows, and help identify opportunities for improvement.

What you’ll get:
•    Hands-on experience and professional development.
•    Opportunities to network and learn from industry experts.
•    Competitive compensation and benefits. 

We're looking for awesome students like you!  

Do you have a knack for problem-solving and a passion for food? We're looking for creative minds who can help us make our food production process even better. You'll need to be a team player, ready to roll up your sleeves and get things done. Think you have what it takes to make a delicious difference? Additional eligibility requirements:  
•    Pursuing a Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, Business/Economics, Agri-Business, or related field with an expected graduation date of December 2026 through June 2027
•    Demonstrated participation in extracurricular activity (leadership role preferred)
•    Demonstrated strong academic performance
•    We are looking for individuals who possess strong technical skills, balanced with personal integrity and effective communication skills. 
•     Ability to show initiative, assume leadership, demonstrate a strong ability to work with others and get the job done – and do so the Butterball Way.
•    All participants in this program are required to have a valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation to and from work.