Accounting Operations Intern

Member FDIC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Paid Holidays

PTO accrual

Job summary

Bridgewater Bank invites a motivated student to join its 2027 Summer Internship Program with the Corporate Accounting team. The role blends real-world accounting tasks with meaningful project work, providing exposure to procedures from AP to month-end close.

You will interact with leadership and present progress to peers and senior teams. Ideal candidates are Juniors/Seniors pursuing a 4-year degree, authorized to work in the US, and possess strong communication, analytical, and organizational

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in a 4-year bachelor’s degree program.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to deliver to diverse audiences.
• Organizational ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Bridgewater employees on innovative initiatives aligned with our vision.
• Participate in departmental meetings to gain insight into strategic decision-making.
• Lead individual projects and present your work to the Intern Cohort and leadership teams.
• Assist with accounts payable vendor maintenance and set-up as needed.
• Assist with the processing of accounts payable invoices.
• Assist month-end close process, including general ledger analysis.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

MS Office Suite

Education

Enrolled in 4-year bachelor’s degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kickstart your career in banking with Bridgewater Bank’s 2027 Summer Internship Program! Join a dynamic team where your ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and your growth is our priority.

We’re looking for a motivated intern to join our 2026 Summer Intern Cohort at Bridgewater Bank, working with the Corporate Accounting team. Our internship program is designed to immerse students in real-world banking experiences, enhancing their academic learning with meaningful corporate exposure. Interns will apply the knowledge and skills gained in college to impactful projects that contribute to our organization’s success.

Throughout the program, interns will:

• Collaborate with Bridgewater employees on innovative initiatives aligned with our vision.
• Participate in departmental meetings to gain insight into strategic decision-making.
• Lead individual projects and present their work to the Intern Cohort, as well as to our Operational and Senior Leadership Teams.
• Assist with accounts payable vendor maintenance and set-up as needed
• Assist with the processing of accounts payable invoices
• Assist month-end close process, including general ledger analysis

Program Duration: May 25, 2027 – August 20, 2027

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates must be:
  • Juniors and/or Seniors currently enrolled in a 4-year bachelor’s degree program
  • Authorized to work in the United States
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Analytical & Critical Thinking: Superior analytical/reasoning skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Communication Excellence: Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Presentation Acumen: Confidence and clarity in delivering presentations to various audiences.
• Organizational Strength: Exceptional ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Professional Integrity: Ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of discretion and demonstrated reliability and accountability in all aspects of work.
• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across teams and departments.
• Ability to assist with daily accounting tasks as assigned.

ABOUT BRIDGEWATER BANK:

It all started with a vision in 2005. This vision was to create a full-service, entrepreneurial bank where clients would notice a difference, team members would be challenged to grow, and the culture would be optimistic. Over a decade later, this unconventional attitude laid the foundation of Bridgewater Bank, a nationwide top-performing bank with an award-winning culture.

We’re on a mission to become the finest entrepreneurial bank in the Twin Cities. And it’s working. Join our team and you will be surrounded by remarkable people who want to challenge the status quo and redefine what it means to work in this industry. This journey began in 2005, and it’s just getting started. Will you join us?

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The hourly base pay range for this role is $22/hr. Bridgewater Bank provides:

• 2 Paid Holidays and PTO accrued in compliance with MN ESST Law

PLEASE NOTE:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. It is Bridgewater Bank’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

STATUS: Non-Exempt

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