Accounting/Payroll Internship

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative; Alabama; On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) in Marshall, MN offers a Payroll/Accounting Intern position. The intern will work with public school accounting software and learn applicable regulations, assisting with timecard entry, reports, receipts, vouchers, bank reconciliations, and software testing.

Ideal candidates are current college students pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, with strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Current college students pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree; concentration in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to quickly learn various computer programs, and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Interns must manage confidential information with discretion during and after the internship.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Timecard entry and payroll support.
• Generating reports for payroll and accounting.
• Entering receipts and vouchers for payment.
• Bank reconciliation duties.
• Software testing related to accounting systems.
• Additional duties or projects may be assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Discretion with confidential info

Driver's license

Education

Pursuing associate or bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Position Available

Payroll/Accounting Intern

Position Location

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) with placement in the Marshall, MN office location.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

The Payroll/Accounting Intern will work with software specific to public school accounting while learning applicable state and governmental regulations. Interns will assist with various projects in both payroll and accounting, including, but not limited to, timecard entry, generating reports, entering receipts, entering vouchers for payment, bank reconciliation, and conducting software testing. Additional duties and/or projects may be assigned.

Qualifications

Candidates must be current college students pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree; concentration in Finance or Accounting preferred. Strong analytical skills, the ability to quickly learn various computer programs, and effective written and verbal communication skills are essential. Interns must be able to manage confidential information with discretion both during and after the internship. A valid driver's license is also required.

Salary

This temporary internship position pays $18.00 per hour. The internship is expected to run for 12-14 weeks, with flexible daytime hours totaling approximately 10-15 hours per week. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2026. We are also open to extending the duration or adjusting the weekly hours if required by the college for academic credit.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Diversity Statement

SWWC embraces and celebrates all of our members, and we work to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively respond by adjusting our practices to meet the ever-changing needs. We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.