Summer 2027 Internship - Accounting

West Bend Insurance Company; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

West Bend Insurance Company invites students to an Accounting Intern position based in West Bend, WI. You will support key accounting processes, including reconciliations, journal entries, financial analysis, and quarterly reporting during the summer program.

You'll assist with audit activities and contribute to data analysis, reporting automation, and process improvement using modern accounting tools. This in-office role offers hands-on experience and exposure to corporate finance operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree majoring in Accounting (Graduating Winter 2027 or Spring 2028)
• GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Interest in leveraging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve accounting and financial processes
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), required
• Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, PivotTables, data analysis techniques) preferred

Responsibilities

• Data entry, general account reconciliations and journal entries
• Financial Analysis
• Quarterly Reporting
• Providing support for internal/external audits
• Assist with data analysis, reporting automation, and process improvement initiatives using digital accounting and analytics tools

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Power Query

PivotTables

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Company Overview

Recognized as a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace for 15 consecutive years, including three years of being honored as number one! Join us at West Bend, where we believe that our associates are our greatest asset. We hire talented individuals who are conscientious, dedicated, customer focused, and able to build lasting relationships. We create and maintain an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and appreciation. Your diversity of thought, experience, and knowledge are valued. We're committed to fostering a welcoming culture, offering you opportunities for meaningful work and professional growth. More than a workplace, we celebrate our successes and take pride in serving our communities.

Job Summary

As an Accounting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting key accounting and finance functions, including account reconciliations, journal entries, financial analysis, and quarterly reporting. You'll also assist with audit activities and contribute to data analysis, reporting automation, and process improvement initiatives using modern accounting and analytics tools.

Work Location

This position is an in-office role located in West Bend, WI. No remote opportunities for this position are available at this time.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Students must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) at our West Bend location during the summer break (May - August).

• Data entry, general account reconciliations and journal entries
• Financial Analysis
• Quarterly Reporting
• Providing support for internal/external audits
• Assist with data analysis, reporting automation, and process improvement initiatives using digital accounting and analytics tools

In addition to the day-to-day tasks, interns will have an opportunity to participate in volunteer initiatives, networking/social events, and more!

The ideal candidate will be task-oriented and work with limited need for supervision.

Preferred Experience and Skills

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree majoring in Accounting (Graduating Winter 2027 or Spring 2028)

GPA of 3.5 or higher

Interest in leveraging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve accounting and financial processes

Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), required

Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, PivotTables, data analysis techniques) preferred

EEO

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.