Corporate Accounting Intern (Summer 2026)

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Corporate Accounting Intern to join the corporate accounting and financial reporting team. You will support month-end close and external reporting for corporate cost centers.

Located at our Milwaukee headquarters, this summer internship offers hands-on experience with SEC filings, internal controls, GAAP guidance, and coordination of audits while developing strong Excel and accounting skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and dynamic formulas.
• Ability to commit 40 hours per week during summer.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end and quarter-end close for Corporate functions.
• Support SEC filings and prepare related documentation.
• Help maintain internal controls under SOX and GAAP guidance.
• Assist coordination of internal and external audits.
• Contribute to ad hoc analyses and compensation/benefits project.

Skills

Excel

Pivot tables

Dynamic formulas

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We're a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America's Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today's leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you'll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you're ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

Job Description

The Corporate Accounting Intern, reporting to the Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Accounting, will be part of the corporate accounting and financial reporting team. The intern will be responsible for supporting corporate related accounting matters (month end close and functional corporate cost centers) as well as external reporting.

The internship will be located in our Milwaukee, WI headquarters.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the month-end and quarter-end close process for the Corporate functions including the preparation of monthly/quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support the process associated with Zurn's quarterly and annual SEC filings and prepare related supporting documentation.
• Assist in the maintenance and adherence to internal controls under SOX and accounting procedures ensuring compliance with GAAP as well as researching accounting guidance in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of internal and external audits.
• Ad hoc analysis, projects and other duties as assigned including a compensation/benefits project.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and particularly strong Excel skills including pivot tables and dynamic formulas.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Excellent organizational, planning, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks.

Capabilities and Success Factors

• Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
• Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran