Accountant - Accounting Internship Program Full Time

Perm posted 11/03/2009

Decatur, IL

Requirements

Every day, the 28,000 people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) turn crops into renewable products that meet the demands of a growing world. At more than 230 processing plants, we convert corn, oilseeds, wheat and cocoa into products for food, animal feed, chemical and energy uses. We operate the world's premier crop origination and transportation network, connecting crops and markets in more than 60 countries. Our global headquarters is in Decatur, Illinois, and our net sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, were $69 billion. For more information about our Company and our products, visit www.adm.com.

About ADM Accounting

A drive for success, a continuous improvement approach, and a consistently positive attitude and outlook are vital qualities of

ADM Accounting. It is our belief that depth of experience is a key attribute in your development. A broad range of experiences

over the course of your career in ADM Accounting is a benefit to you and the Company in achieving the depth needed for a progressive

career at ADM; we are all encouraged to be "lifelong learners:"

. It is encouraged to consider new positions within ADM Accounting and in other related areas at various times in your career.

. ADM Accounting offers accounting-specific training classes in a wide variety of areas such as systems and software, accounting

procedures and best practices, and teamwork.

. ADM Accounting prefers to promote from within the company, so advancement opportunities are excellent.

About the Summer Accounting Internship Program

The internship program is designed to provide students with accounting experience in the private sector that may potentially

lead to full-time opportunities in our Accounting Staff Development Program.

The student would perform basic accounting duties. These duties could include inventory reconciliation, accounts payable, plant close and profit/loss analysis. ADM provides apartment-style housing for all interns.

Qualifications

. Junior standing, graduating following December or May

. Minimum 2.75 GPA with 15-18 hours in the following classes:

. Principles of Accounting I and II

. Intermediate Accounting I and II

. Advanced Accounting

. Cost Accounting

. Auditing

. Tax

. Business Law

. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Areas of Assignment

Corporate Office in Decatur, IL

. Cocoa Accounting

. Corn Processing Accounting

. Corporate Accounting

. Ag Services Accounting

. Oilseeds Accounting

- Crush, Refined Oils, Packaged Oils/Biodiesel

. Specialty Accounting

. Financial Reporting and Analysis

Other

. ADM Milling - Overland Park, KS

. Internal Audit (as available)

ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.

ADM is an Equal Opportunity Employer