Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Wurth Elektronik

The Tone:
This is a part-time Accounting Intern position at Wurth Elektronik, located in Watertown, SD. The company is actively seeking a detail-oriented intern to join its accounting team, offering a vital opportunity to build practical accounting experience alongside your academic studies. This role is designed for students eager to apply classroom knowledge, gain hands-on experience in a professional and collaborative environment, and contribute meaningfully to day-to-day accounting operations. Wurth Elektronik values its interns, providing mentorship and support from experienced team members in a workplace where your contribution matters. The schedule is flexible, specifically structured to accommodate academic commitments and potentially fulfill internship-hour requirements for your degree program.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person Watertown, SD
• Team: Accounting team
• Mission: Assist the accounting team with day-to-day tasks, maintaining financial records and supporting operational accuracy.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Operations: Support the accounting team by assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, contributing to the efficient management of company finances.
• Record Processing: Process, organize, and meticulously maintain invoices and other essential financial records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for future reference.
• Month-End Activities: Support critical account reconciliations and assist with various month-end activities, playing a role in the company’s financial closing processes.
• Data Management: Enter and rigorously review financial data for accuracy and completeness, ensuring the integrity of all financial information.
• Administrative Support: Prepare basic reports, spreadsheets, and documentation, alongside assisting with filing and other administrative tasks crucial for team operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This internship requires current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program focusing on Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field. This foundation will allow you to connect classroom theory with practical application in a professional setting.
• Experience: Candidates should possess a genuine interest in developing a career within the accounting or finance sectors, demonstrating a proactive willingness to learn and grow within the field.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are essential for managing financial records accurately. Candidates must also exhibit clear written and verbal communication skills, reliability, discretion, and a willingness to learn. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is required to manage data and create necessary documents.