Food Category Management Intern

Job Summary:

The Global Partners Intern Program provides opportunities for exceptional students who are interested in exploring a thriving and unique organization. We offer an unparalleled opportunity to learn hands on and explore possibilities of a career at Global Partners. This 10-week program offers summer employment in the Waltham, MA and Branford, CT locations for students wishing to gain insight and valuable experience with some of the top professionals in the industry.

Interns receive real assignments to grow their skills while completing meaningful work. Internship placements are with various teams in the company including Legal, HR, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Supply and Trading and more. The summer program consists of information sessions with the executive team and other subject matter experts. These sessions give interns an opportunity to learn about the teams’ career trajectories as well as the industry as a whole. The program also includes a group project presented to the executive and management team, centered around solving a business issue through thoughtful analysis, strategy, and project management.

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we’ve believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us.

The Global Spirit is how we work to fuel that long term commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we’re proud to fuel communities—responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose—anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value.

Job Description:

“Gauges” of Responsibility

- Assist with daily and monthly accounting tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.

- Support the documentation of accounting processes and internal controls.

- Analyze transactional and operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for automation.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve reporting accuracy.

- Help prepare financial reports and support audit requests.

- Participate in system testing and implementation of accounting tools or enhancements.

Additional Job Description:

Qualifications:

- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Data Science.

- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Range:

$16.03 - $20.46

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.

Our Commitments to You

- Coins! We offer competitive salaries and opportunities for growth. We have an amazing Talent Development Team who create trainings for growth and job development.

- Health & Wellness - Medical, Dental, Visions and Life Insurance. Along with additional wellness support.

- The Road Ahead – We offer 401k and a match component!

- Professional Development - We provide tuition reimbursement; this benefit is offered after 6 months of service.

What to Expect From the Hiring Process

We value passion and potential. Please apply if you’re qualified and interested—we’d love to hear from you.

A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and may connect you with the hiring manager if your experience is a strong match.

Interviews are conducted virtually and in person, depending on the role. We’ll provide more details about next steps if selected to move forward.

Global Partners LP is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a company culture where ideas from all people help us grow, move and thrive. We embrace the diversity of all applicants and do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply, please contact our recruiting department at 781-747-9675 or 781-7GP-WORK.

- Disclaimer: At Global Partners, we don't use lie detector tests for any employment decisions. We follow all the rules and regulations, so we need to let you know: In Massachusetts, it's illegal to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment of continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.