Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Wurth Elektronik

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at Wurth Elektronik, located in Watertown, SD. Wurth Elektronik is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join their team. This opportunity allows students to build practical accounting experience alongside their studies, applying classroom knowledge to hands-on tasks within a professional environment. The role is designed to contribute to meaningful day-to-day accounting work while offering a flexible schedule that prioritizes academic commitments.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Up to 20 hours per week; designed to work around class schedules
• Location: In-person Watertown, SD
• Team: Supports and reports to the Accounting Team
• Mission: Apply classroom learning, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to the company’s day-to-day accounting operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Support: Assist the accounting team by actively participating in accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, learning critical processes.
• Record Management: Take responsibility for processing, diligently organizing, and accurately maintaining invoices and other vital financial records.
• Reconciliation & Close: Provide support for essential account reconciliations and assist with various month-end closing activities.
• Data Integrity: Precisely enter and thoroughly review financial data to ensure both accuracy and completeness across various systems.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare basic financial reports, construct spreadsheets, and compile necessary documentation for the accounting team.
• Administrative Support: Assist with efficient filing systems and perform other administrative tasks as needed to support team operations.
• Learning & Collaboration: Participate actively in team meetings and engage in learning opportunities to develop professional accounting skills.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Hold current enrollment in an undergraduate Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related degree program. This internship is structured for individuals seeking to apply academic knowledge in a professional, entry-level accounting environment.
• Experience: Demonstrate a genuine interest in building a foundational career in the accounting or finance sector. Required experience includes basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data handling and other core Microsoft Office applications for general workplace productivity.
• Skills: Exhibit strong attention to detail for precise financial record keeping and excellent organizational skills to manage documentation effectively. Possess clear written and verbal communication skills for effective team interaction, along with proven reliability, discretion when handling sensitive information, and an eagerness to learn new processes and responsibilities.