Financial Accounting Intern

First Business Financial Services, Inc.; Madison, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

First Business Financial Services, Inc. invites applications for a Financial Accounting Internship starting June 2027 in Madison, WI.

The role offers on-site work with remote flexibility during the school year and a structured experience across month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, SOX controls, and accounts payable. The internship provides hands-on learning from a seasoned finance team at a NASDAQ-listed, multi-billion-dollar financial services company, with a May 2028 end date and

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, especially Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Attention to detail, problem solving, and ability to prioritize deadlines.
• Demonstrated drive, initiative, and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end close process by preparing journal entries and supporting analysis.
• Gain exposure to the full close cycle and consolidate/report financial data.
• Complete general ledger reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Maintain and document SOX controls with the team.
• Assist with coding invoices and processing accounts payable in a timely manner.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

Pursuing accounting degree (junior year)

Tools

Excel

Job description

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

First Business Bank is a Top Workplaces USA company, learn more here.

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