Summer 2027 Internship - Accounting

Recognized as aMilwaukee Journal SentinelTop 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. We're 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.

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

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 Bachelor's 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

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.