Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Würth Elektronik Group

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at Würth Elektronik Group, located in Watertown, SD. Würth Elektronik Group is a company offering a professional environment for students to build practical accounting experience. This role offers the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to the team’s daily accounting operations. It is designed to integrate academic commitments with professional development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (up to 20 hours per week)
• Location: In-person Watertown, SD
• Mission: Contribute to meaningful day-to-day accounting work while gaining practical experience and applying classroom learning.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Transactions: Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Record Management: Process, organize, and maintain invoices and various financial records.
• Month-End Support: Support account reconciliations and critical month-end activities.
• Data Integrity: Enter and review financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reporting & Administration: Prepare basic reports, spreadsheets, and documentation, while assisting with filing and other administrative tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Current enrollment in an Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related degree program.
• Experience: Demonstrated interest in developing a career in accounting or finance. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, clear written and verbal communication abilities, reliability, discretion, and a willingness to learn.