As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

Winter 2027 Internship: January 20th through April 17th

On-site role at our office in Byron Center

Position Summary:

The Financial Services department provides accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and income tax services for independent grocery stores that use SpartanNash as their wholesale provider. Our Tax Season Intern will help our team work through the year-end tax filing season.

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Prepare Michigan Personal Property Tax Returns
• Prepare Federal and State business income tax returns (partnership, corporate, S corporation)
• Prepare Federal and State individual income tax returns
• Prepare quarterly Federal and State estimated tax payments
• Assist with tax planning and research
• Prepare client memorandums
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.  

Here’s what you’ll need:  

• High School Diploma (Required) or equivalent (GED). 
• Accounting Major working towards a B.A/B.S degree
• A minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Ability to work independently and also in a team environment with a high degree of initiative, poise and confidentiality
• Good written and verbal communication skills.  
• Good organizational, prioritization and detail-oriented skills.  
• Ability to take initiatives and seek opportunities to learn in a fast-paced environment.  
• Knowledge of MS Office products. 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. 

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.