Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Ahern

The Tone:
This is an internship at Ahern, located in Fond du Lac, WI. Ahern is a family-owned mechanical and fire protection contractor with over 145 years of experience, holding a reputation for delivering unmatched quality and innovation. This role offers genuine hands-on experience, allowing interns to build their future by directly contributing to the accounting team’s operations. Interns will find stability and support while gaining exposure to real-world projects that make a meaningful impact within a high-performing team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Fond du Lac, WI

• Team: Payroll and General Ledger Teams
• Mission: Assist in various accounting tasks, including reconciliation, balancing, and file interaction, to support the efficient operation of a high-performing accounting team.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support the operations of both the Payroll and General Ledger Teams.
• Assist with various reconciliation tasks within the accounting department.
• Contribute to balancing activities for accurate financial records.
• Participate in file interaction processes to maintain organized data.
• Work with various functions across the organization to gain broad exposure.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Active coursework in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail in task execution, great organizational and team collaboration skills, and a commitment to continuous learning and customer service.
• Bonus: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment.