Careers
Job Title
Corporate Accounting Intern
Position Location
MilwaukeePosition Description
The Corporate Accounting Intern is a member of the Corporate Accounting team assisting with the day-to-day accounting activities. The qualified candidate will be a can-do multi-tasker responsible for corporate accounts payable/accounts receivable, recording of journal entries, assisting with financial reporting, and performing a wide range of duties within the accounting department.
Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and accurately recording invoices (including proper sales & use tax calculation)
- Reconciling bank and credit card accounts and resolving discrepancies
- Assisting with the month-end close including, but not limited to, preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of data sources and preparation of related financial reporting
- Assisting with preparation of tax information
- Participate in the budget and financial projection process
- Maintain and document new and existing policies and procedures
- Participate in projects and other related duties, as needed
Compensation:
The estimated hourly rate for this position is $20-$22/hour. The final hourly rate within this range will be based on year in school and previous internship experience.
Qualifications:
- Current enrollment and participation in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Accounting or Finance program or related degree
- Ability to work 10 to 20 hours per week during the school year, full time during the summer/breaks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills (e.g. – pivot tables, vlookups, if statements and macros)
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule out of our Milwaukee office
What You’ll Need to be Successful:
- Can-do attitude, defaulting to “yes, we will find a solution”
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and reliability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and show initiative, including eagerness to work on projects. May offer suggestions and / or take action to implement new or more effective solutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player