Accounting/Payroll Internship

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is offering a Payroll/Accounting Intern position in Minnesota. You will work with public school accounting software and learn relevant state regulations while supporting payroll and accounting tasks.

The internship runs for 12–14 weeks, approximately 10–15 hours per week, with an expected start on September 1, 2026. Salary is $18.00 per hour and flexible daytime hours may apply to college credit requirements.

Qualifications

• Current college student pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Strong analytical skills and ability to quickly learn various computer programs
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion; valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

• Timecard entry
• Generating reports
• Entering receipts
• Entering vouchers for payment
• Bank reconciliation
• Software testing

Skills

Analytical skills

Learn new software

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Finance or Accounting major

Job description

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:

• timecard entry
• generating reports
• entering receipts
• entering vouchers for payment
• bank reconciliation
• conducting software testing

Additional duties and/or projects may be assigned.

The Regional Management Information Center oversees the software that public schools utilize for processing payroll, recording benefits, managing accounts payable, and fund accounting requirements specific to Minnesota schools. In addition to software maintenance, we provide direct support in payroll processing and school business manager services.

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.