Financial Accounting Intern

First Business Bank; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation time

401(k) with matching

Stock purchase program

Volunteer time

Job summary

First Business Bank in Madison, WI invites applications for a Financial Accounting Intern starting June 2027. The onsite internship offers remote flexibility during the school year, with a minimum commitment of hours per week through May 2028.

You will work with the finance team on month-end close, GL reconciliations, SOX support, and accounts payable processing. Ideal candidates are accounting students in their junior year with strong Excel skills, good communication, and a detail-oriented work

Qualifications

• Be pursuing a degree in accounting, preferably at the junior year level.
• Have completed at least introductory to accounting and finance courses.
• Strong technology proficiency (strong skills in Excel) required.
• Above average communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to prioritize work to meet numerous levels of deadlines.
• Demonstrated drive, initiative, and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end close process by preparing journal entries, supporting account analysis, and contributing to the preparation of financial statements.
• Gain exposure to the full close cycle and understand how financial data is consolidated and reported.
• Complete assigned general ledger account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Participate in reconciling internal checking accounts and investigating variances.
• Learn how reconciliations support financial integrity and audit readiness.
• Maintain and update the master control list used for SOX planning and testing.
• Collaborate with team members to document control changes.
• Understand the role of internal controls in financial reporting and compliance.
• Assist with coding invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Support the Accounts Payable team by ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Initiative

Education

Accounting degree (junior year)

Job description

Position at First Business Bank

Join us today as a Financial Accounting Intern - June 2027!

First Business Bank is aTop Workplaces USA company, learn morehere.

At the heart of First Business Bank, we believe success comes down to putting people first. Our people are our priority - they embody ambition, experience, and client focus. The result is extremely engaged employees who provide unmatched client satisfaction. With comprehensive total rewards to support our team members, a commitment to valuing each other's differences, and a focus on improving our communities, we are confident you'll find the experience is your advantage. We're delighted you're considering joining us

Overview:

The Financial Accounting Internship will provide the opportunity to learn from a highly skilled team of professionals within the finance and accounting team of a publicly traded (NASDAQ: FBIZ), multi-billion dollar, commercially focused financial services company based in Madison, Wisconsin. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the internship will provide a clear understanding of the roles and expectations of an entry-level accountant at a fast-paced public company through hands‑on experience and will also participate in a broader internship experience, offering exposure into a variety of functional areas of the finance and accounting department.

Important Information - Internship Length, Hours, & Schedule:

This internship will start June of 2027 and will be fully onsite at our Madison, WI location. Fully remote during the school year with flexibility of working hours dependent on department workload, requesting a consistent minimum of 10 hours per week. It will run through the end of the school year for May 2028.

Month-End Close Participation

• Assist in month-end close process by preparing journal entries, supporting account analysis, and contributing to the preparation of financial statements.
• Gain exposure to the full close cycle and understand how financial data is consolidated and reported.

General Ledger & Account Reconciliations

• Complete assigned general ledger account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Participate in reconciling internal checking accounts and investigating variances.
• Learn how reconciliations support financial integrity and audit readiness.

SOX Compliance Support

• Maintain and update the master control list used for SOX planning and testing.
• Collaborate with team members to document control changes.
• Understand the role of internal controls in financial reporting and compliance.

Accounts Payable Processing

• Assist with coding invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Support the Accounts Payable team by ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments.

Requirements:

• Be pursuing a degree in accounting, preferably at the junior year level
• Have completed at least introductory to accounting and finance courses
• Strong technology proficiency (strong skills in Excel) required
• Above average communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and ability to prioritize work to meet numerous levels of deadlines
• Demonstrated drive, initiative, and work ethic

Experience the Total Rewards Great People Deserve

As a recognized Top Workplace, we know taking care of our employees and their families directly impacts their success and the success of our company. As part of the Total Rewards package, we take pride in offering eligible employee benefits which include:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• Competitive compensation, with a focus on professional development and internal mobility
• Paid vacation time (15 days minimum per year)
• Paid sick leave (6 days per year)
• 1 day paid volunteer time
• 10 paid holidays (annually)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) program with company matching, plus additional profit sharing contribution
• Performance based annual incentive program
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness programs
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Plus many other perks and benefits!

Compliance Statement

First Business Bank participates in the E-Verify program. Know Your Right to Work English and Spanish.

First Business Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [emailprotected].