Intern, Accounting (La Crosse, WI)
About The Position
Under the general direction of Accounting Department Leadership, the Accounting Intern will be provided the opportunity to learn the theory and aspects of accounting in the areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Financial Reporting. This position will support the accounting team with various accounting projects and tasks and is an opportunity to develop accounting skills, experience professional growth, and contribute to Dairyland’s strategic initiatives. Specific responsibilities may include learning and assisting in monthly close process, performing account reconciliations, vendor maintenance support, compiling/tracking financial metrics, assisting in audits, and preparing various financial reports.
Requirements
- Students must be at least 18 years of age
- Students, ideally, will be able to work full-time during the summer (40 hours per week) and minimum of 10 hours weekly during the academic year.
- Workdays are flexible to accommodate student schedules within normal business hours.
- This position is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited university degree program in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or any other relevant field entering their junior or senior year
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to be self-directed with follow-through
- Must be detail conscious, responsible, dependable, and able to work well in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective time management and relationship building skills
Nice To Haves
- Quickly learn new methods and processes
- Accounting coursework or equivalent experience
- Ability to work decisively by being timely and self-motivated
- Ability to think external by fostering curiosity to learn and explore new and creative ideas
Responsibilities
- learning and assisting in monthly close process
- performing account reconciliations
- vendor maintenance support
- compiling/tracking financial metrics
- assisting in audits
- preparing various financial reports
Benefits
- All internships are paid and as an intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, be mentored by various industry professionals, experience a cooperative business model, work alongside peers and participate in activities designed to support your personal and professional development.
- By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
