Accounting Intern

Wisconsin History; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Rigby at UW–Madison is seeking a Local Work Study Student to support the accounting team with weekly and monthly financial reports, reconciliation tasks, and expense tracking. This hybrid, off-campus work-study position offers partial remote work with occasional in-person meetings at our home-base in Madison.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Accounting/Finance-related degrees, with strong attention to detail, comfort with numbers, and a desire to learn new accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in accounting/finance/business-related field.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable handling numbers and financial data.
• Able to meet weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Protect confidential information.
• Willingness to learn new accounting software.
• Previous bookkeeping or admin experience helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Excel/Sheets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Match, review, and categorize transactions.
• Assist with bank reconciliations.
• Track bills, expenses, invoices, and payments.
• Assist with budgeting and payroll.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Follow procedures and meet deadlines.
• Support process improvements and ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Spreadsheet

Time management

Organization

Confidentiality

Communication

Independence

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Job No: 512052
Division/Organization: Community Partners
Department: The Rigby
Job Type: Local Work Study Student Jobs
Remote Eligibility: Partially Remote
Location: Off Campus Work Study
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00-17.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Digital Technology, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, Customer Service, Local Work-Study Required Student Jobs, Career Management, Honoring Context and Culture, Federal Work-Study Preferred

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

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

• 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.

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

Advertised: September 01, 2026 09:00 AM Central Daylight Time Applications close: October 01, 2026 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time