Accounting Intern

Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. has a current opening for a paid intern to join our Accounting department with a focus on the Sales Audit function.  This paid internship will provide hands-on professional experience in tasks currently performed by the existing team such as sales to cash discrepancy research, sales data review, report preparation for store leadership, assisting with the preparation of audit support, and other assigned projects. Please note, this is not a posting for a future summer intern position, but a current opening.

What To Expect

• The Petco Accounting Internship Program is a 12-week opportunity. The intern will be expected to work within normal business hours, 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday.
• A GPA of 3.2 or higher is preferred.
• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree program with a focus in Accounting and an anticipated graduation date between December 2024 and August 2025, or have recently obtained a Bachelor's Degree with a focus in Accounting.

A Successful Intern Candidate Will Possess The Following Competencies

• Planning and Execution: Asks questions to clarify assignments and priorities. Deals with high-priority work activities first. Makes sure work is done correctly. Surfaces problems and issues with speed and accuracy.
• Drive for Results: Takes personal responsibility to take action. Puts extra effort and work to accomplish important results. Sets high standards for his/her own performance. Finishes assignments and tasks in a timely manner.
• Process Improvement: Suggests process and practice improvement ideas. Accurately reports process improvement data. Carefully monitors the accuracy and quality of outputs, products and services. Makes suggestions to address problems and process breakdowns.
• Communication: Listens carefully to others. Communicates clearly and concisely. Provides appropriate level of detail in communications. Writes with accuracy, simplicity and completeness. Keeps others informed.
• Build Collaborative Relationships: Relates to others in an accepting and respectful way, regardless of their personality or background. Builds relationships by identifying and discussing common interests and priorities. Remains positive and respectful, even in difficult situations. Involves others as appropriate when issues affect them.

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