Financial Accountant Internship

First Business Bank • Madison, WI

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us today as a Financial Accountant Intern! First Business Bank is a Top Workplaces USA company, learn more here. At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting people first. Our people are our priority — they embody ambition, experience, and client focus. The result is extremely engaged employees who provide unmatched client satisfaction. With comprehensive total rewards to support our team members, a commitment to valuing each other’s differences, and a focus on improving our communities, we are confident you’ll find the experience is your advantage. We’re delighted you’re considering joining us! INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW/HOURS/LENGTH Starting in January with a minimum of 15 hours per week, transitioning to a full time permanent employee upon graduation in June 2026. We’re seeking a Financial Accountant Intern who will begin their training in the Spring semester, onsite 1 day per week required at the Madison, WI headquarters with remote work available the rest of the week. This internship is a great opportunity to develop technical skills, gain exposure to financial reporting, and learn from experienced professionals in a publicly traded company. Specifically, as a Financial Accountant Intern: Assisting with month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks in compliance with established controls. Preparing journal entries and helping with general ledger reconciliations while learning how to analyze financial results and investigate variances Helping compile financial statements and analysis reports, and contributing to tasks related to SEC and regulatory filings. Learning to create and automate financial reports using our general ledger and management reporting systems. Supporting responses to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing data to provide valuable insights to decision-makers. Assisting with accounts payable processes, including coding invoices, obtaining approvals, scanning for electronic storage, and helping with check disbursement and vendor communications.

Requirements

• Intermediate accounting class required.
• Interest in full-time employment starting June 2026
• Strong knowledge of technology, business computer applications, and ability to pick up on new systems quickly
• Strong personal drive and initiative, demonstrated work ethic, and ability to work as a team
• Ability to work independently and use independent judgment with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle pressure of meeting deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred. Business degree considered with relevant accounting classes considered
• Interest in obtaining CPA designation preferred

Responsibilities

• Assisting with month-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks in compliance with established controls.
• Preparing journal entries and helping with general ledger reconciliations while learning how to analyze financial results and investigate variances
• Helping compile financial statements and analysis reports, and contributing to tasks related to SEC and regulatory filings.
• Learning to create and automate financial reports using our general ledger and management reporting systems.
• Supporting responses to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing data to provide valuable insights to decision-makers.
• Assisting with accounts payable processes, including coding invoices, obtaining approvals, scanning for electronic storage, and helping with check disbursement and vendor communications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees