Summer 2027 Internship Accounting

Company Overview

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 15 consecutive years including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious dedicated customer focused and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought experience and knowledge are valued. Were committed to fostering a welcoming culture offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

Job Summary

As an Accounting Intern you will gain hands-on experience supporting key accounting and finance functions including account reconciliations journal entries financial analysis and quarterly reporting. Youll also assist with audit activities and contribute to data analysis reporting automation and process improvement initiatives using modern accounting and analytics tools.

Work Location

This position is an in-office role located in West Bend WI. No remote opportunities for this position are available at this time.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Students must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) at our West Bend location during the summer break (May August).

As an Accounting Intern you will conduct general accounting duties including assistance with the following:

• Data entry general account reconciliations and journal entries
• Financial Analysis
• Quarterly Reporting
• Providing support for internal/external audits
• Assist with data analysis reporting automation and process improvement initiatives using digital accounting and analytics tools

In addition to the day-to-day tasks interns will have an opportunity to participate in volunteer initiatives networking/social events and more!

The ideal candidate will be task-oriented and work with limited need for supervision.

Preferred Experience and Skills
Pursuing a Bachelors degree majoring in Accounting (Graduating Winter 2027 or Spring 2028)
GPA of 3.5 or higher
Interest in leveraging technology automation and AI tools to improve accounting and financial processes

Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel Word) required

Advanced Excel skills (Power Query PivotTables data analysis techniques) preferred

Salary Statement

The hourly rate for this position is $21.00.

EEO

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement and promotion.

Required Experience:

Intern