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. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu 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/