Accountant (Intern)

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Accounting Intern for Summer 2027 to support the Shared Services team with financial analysis, account reconciliation, and the monthly close process. The role offers hands-on exposure to accounting operations in a large, global company.

You will develop skills in financial reporting and journal entries while collaborating with business leaders. The position requires pursuing a 4-year degree in Finance or Accounting and strong Microsoft

Qualifications

• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent diplomatic and professional judgment in developing and maintaining business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Account Analysis: Analyze customer and vendor accounts to identify financial opportunities or risks through standard reporting.
• Project Support: Assist with Adhoc projects as necessary, ranging from financial analysis to regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Monthly Close: Support the monthly closing process by accurately booking required journal entries.
• Reconciliation: Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Financial Reporting: Produce timely and accurate monthly financial statements, provide analysis on variances to forecast or budget, and communicate financial results to business leaders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Account reconciliation

Journal entries

Education

Pursuing a 4-year degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounting Intern – Shared Services (Summer 2027) | Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

The Tone:

This is a full-time internship at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions, located in Milwaukee, WI. Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is a publicly traded, values-driven company focused on providing water solutions for health, human safety, and the environment. They are a leading international supplier of engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products, employing over 2800 people worldwide. This role matters as the intern provides essential support to the Shared Services function, contributing to financial analysis, account reconciliation, and the monthly closing process, which directly impacts the company’s financial operations.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Milwaukee, WI
• Team: Shared Services (AP / AR)
• Mission: This role supports the Shared Services function by analyzing customer and vendor accounts, assisting with financial projects, and contributing to the monthly closing process to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do

• Account Analysis: Analyze customer and vendor accounts to identify financial opportunities or risks through standard reporting.
• Project Support: Assist with Adhoc projects as necessary, ranging from financial analysis to regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Monthly Close: Support the monthly closing process by accurately booking required journal entries.
• Reconciliation: Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Financial Reporting: Produce timely and accurate monthly financial statements, provide analysis on variances to forecast or budget, and communicate financial results to business leaders specific to TWC performance.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Pursuing a 4-year degree in Finance, Accounting, or other related field.
• Experience: None specified.
• Skills: Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Bonus: Ability to complete complex projects quickly and adeptly, confidence and competence in approach, and excellent diplomatic and professional judgment in developing and maintaining business relationships.