Intern Tax and Accounting

UP CAP; Eau Claire (WI); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

401k matching program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation and holidays

Mentorship programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

UP CAP Internship program seeks an aspiring accounting or finance student to assist tax professionals with data entry for payroll filings, accounting cycles, and tax returns. You will work alongside CPAs and EAs, expanding knowledge in farm taxation and agricultural finance.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and growth, with a hybrid schedule, mentorship, and development opportunities. This internship could lead to future opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, agriculture business, business administration, economics, or finance.
• Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural operations is a plus but not required.
• Skills in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist Tax Consultants with inputting client financial information for annual payroll filings, monthly accounting, and federal and state tax.
• Collaborate with a team of CPAs, EAs, and tax/accounting professionals to produce quality financial products and services for agricultural producers.
• Develop farm tax knowledge specific to the agricultural industry.
• Provide administrative support such as organizing documents, scanning, printing, and mailing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral communication

Written communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting, agriculture business, business administration, economics, or finance

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist Tax Consultants with inputting client financial information for annual payroll filings, monthly accounting, and federal and state tax.
• Collaborate with a team of CPAs, EAs, and tax/accounting professionals to produce quality financial products and services for agricultural producers.
• Develop farm tax knowledge specific to the agricultural industry.
• Provide administrative support such as organizing documents, scanning, printing, and mailing.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, agriculture business, business administration, economics, or finance.
• Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural operations is a plus but not required.
• Skills in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail to produce precise and accurate work.
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to exchange information effectively with department members.
• Ability and willingness to learn Adobe and other technology.
• Self-motivated individual driven to learn and grow.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate between $19 and $20, depending on year in school, work experience, transferable skills, business needs, and market demands.
• Hybrid work model with up to 50% work from home.
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in summer months.
• Up to 9% contribution towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match).
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off.
• Learning and development programs and mentorship opportunities.
• Cross-functional committee opportunities such as Inclusion Council and emerging professional groups.
• Professional membership and certification reimbursement.

Training & Development

Interns will experience a fun, educational, and challenging environment to learn tax return preparation, accounting processing, and consulting services, with opportunities for professional growth.

Learning and development programs and mentorship are provided.

Career Progression

This internship could lead to the possibility of future full-time opportunities within the organization.