Accounting Intern

Department Overview:

Internera’s Accounting Department supports the financial operations of multiple small businesses. The department organizes financial records, prepares recurring reports, tracks income and expenses, assists with payroll and invoicing, and helps business owners better understand their financial performance.

Accounting team members work with real business financial information across multiple industries while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and consistent accounting processes.

Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as possible

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

 

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Partially Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 10 Maximum: 15

Schedule:

This position will be hybrid with most work able to be completed remotely. There will be occasional meetings where you will be required to come in-person to our home-base at The Rigby in downtown Madison. This position will be about 5-10 hours per week.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $17.00

Number of Positions:

1

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Comfortable working with numbers, financial information, and spreadsheets
Ability to organize information and meet recurring weekly and monthly deadlines
Ability to protect confidential business and financial information
Willingness to ask questions and investigate information that appears incomplete or incorrect
Interest in learning how accounting and financial reporting function within operating businesses
Ability to follow established procedures and accept feedback
Dependability and ability to work independently after receiving training
Previous bookkeeping, accounting, office, or administrative experience is helpful but not required
Experience with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets is preferred but not required
Willingness and ability to learn new accounting software and financial systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Basic knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles
Ability to enter, categorize, and review financial information
Understanding of financial reports, budgeting, payroll, invoicing, and reconciliations
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to identify discrepancies and missing information
Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records
Clear communication and professional judgment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to learn accounting software and systems

Position Summary/Job Duties:

The Accounting Intern supports weekly and monthly accounting activities while gaining hands-on experience with real business financials.

Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports
Match, review, and categorize transactions
Assist with bank and account reconciliations
Track bills, expenses, invoices, and payments
Assist with budgeting, payroll, and accounts receivable
Review records for missing or incorrect information
Maintain accurate and organized financial records
Follow accounting procedures and meet deadlines
Help improve accounting processes and complete additional projects as assigned

Physical Demands:

Ability to use a computer and phone for extended periods and occasionally move materials weighing up to 15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/