Intern - Finance

As a Finance Intern your goal is to support the Turf & Consumer business unit through performance of accounting functions such as: month-end closing, reporting, analysis of operations, and other financial analysis process-related activities.

• Timeline: Summer 2025
• Duration: full time in summer with potential to continue part time into school year
• Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week in summer and 16 - 20 hours per week during school
• Pay: $16.50 - $18.50/hr depending on level in school

You will do this by:

• Supporting functional staff by supporting month-end closing which includes: calculating accrual/reserve balances and discussing calculations with management for subjective nature accounts to arrive at decision; analyzing general ledger account data for accuracy and adjusting accounts if necessary; booking various other journal entries and statistical key figures.
• Preparing reports daily, weekly and monthly which may include but not be limited to: sales, inventory, production, raw material purchasing, and cost of quality.
• Supporting functional staff by reviewing variance account posting for accuracy throughout the month, assists with correcting system transactions.
• Reviewing detail of accounts and following-up on month-end closing items when necessary.
• Reviewing account reconciliations on a monthly basis.

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

You are the kind of person who is/has:

• a long-term interest in accounting and finance
• a desire to learn

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college or university studying toward a Bachelors degree in specified function (Accounting, Finance)
• Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Advanced computer skills including advanced knowledge of and experience working with spreadsheet software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in related function

Additional Knowledge & Skills:

• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
• Analytical skills necessary to review/analyze accounting and financial data, substantiate financial statement balances and prepare financial statement account reconciliation
• Ability to identify, measure, evaluate & improve, if necessary, the effectiveness of accounting, financial, managerial and operational controls
• Good verbal & written communication & interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of people in a team environment
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects with a strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Possess poise and the ability to interact with people in a professional manner
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving and analysis skills
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Travel Required:

• % of Travel: 0

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Location:

• Wauwatosa, WI