Accounting Intern

Title: Accounting Intern 

LOCATION: Arlington, Texas 

BACKGROUND 

Looking for hands-on experience in your field of study as you enter your senior year? Join a company that creates fun, innovative products for consumers and is growing fast! 

Petmate is seeking a Summer Intern to join our Accounting Team in Arlington, TX. This opportunity offers: 

Real-world experience in a collaborative, creative environment 

The chance to make an impact on a growing business 

A casual, pet-friendly workplace that values innovation and teamwork 

The internship program will be a paid, 10-week program beginning June 2026. Our interns can expect to work 40 hrs./wk. during the 10-week period and must provide their own housing and transportation. 

Ready to learn, contribute, and grow? Apply today and help us create products that bring joy to pets and their families! 

COMPANY PROFILE 

Petmate/Doskocil Mfg., Inc was founded in 1960 as an innovative manufacturer and supplier of crates and kennels used by the airline industry to transport pets. Over the years, the Company added individual consumers to its market strategy and expanded its product offerings, both domestically and internationally. Today, doing business as Petmate, the Company manufactures and distributes a wide range of pet products under the Petmate brand and on a Private Label basis, including:  

Kennels & Carriers 

Shelters & Dog Houses 

Bedding  

Feeding & Watering 

Litter Maintenance  

Collars & Leashes 

Toys & Accessories 

Treats & Chews 

SCOPE  

Our summer program offers students hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of diverse career paths within the manufacturing and distribution industry. Accounting Interns in this program will gain exposure to the following areas:  

Accounts Receivable: Invoicing, collections, claims, reconciliation and reporting 

Accounts Payable: Vendor set-up, invoicing, payments, reconciling payables 

Month end activities: Prep journal entries, reconcile accounts, variance analysis 

Fixed assets, CERs, review debt, pull data for AP/AR audit selection, cycle count audit observation 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE  

The ideal candidate is actively pursuing a master’s degree in accounting at an accredited institution, has successfully completed at least three upper-level accounting courses, and is on track to graduate within the next year. 

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES 

Exceptional Attention to Detail and Accuracy – Ensures precision in all tasks and deliverables. 

Advanced Microsoft Excel Expertise – Skilled in pivot tables, complex formulas (e.g., INDEX-MATCH, nested IF statements), and data validation for robust data analysis. 

Problem Solving and Research Abilities – Adept at interpreting data, identifying trends, providing actionable insights, and proactively conducting research to identify solutions and drive informed decision-making. 

Knowledge of AI Tools and Capabilities (Preferred) – Familiar with emerging technologies and their application in business processes. 

Effective Presentation and Communication Skills – Capable of delivering clear, engaging, and persuasive presentations to diverse audiences. 

Collaborative Interpersonal Skills – Builds positive relationships and works effectively with individuals and teams across all organizational levels.