Finance & Accounting Intern

Job Description

Intern | Michael Best

The Tone:
This is an internship at Michael Best, located in Waukesha, WI. Michael Best is an over 350-person organization, a full-service law firm with a history dating back to 1848, serving a diverse range of clients globally. This role offers an opportunity for a student interested in the legal industry to gain invaluable experience working closely with the Finance & Accounting team on critical projects, providing exposure to the business operations of a law firm.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (20-24 hours/week)
• Location: In-person, Waukesha, WI

• Team: Works closely with the Finance & Accounting team
• Mission: Contribute to essential projects and assignments within the Finance & Accounting department, gaining practical insight into the legal industry and the business operations of a law firm.
• Tech Stack: Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaborate: Work closely with the Finance & Accounting team on a variety of critical projects and assignments.
• Support: Assist with tasks designed to provide invaluable experience in the legal industry.
• Explore: Gain exposure to and understand the business operations of a full-service law firm.
• Produce: Complete and produce accurate work, demonstrating a strong attention to detail in all assignments.
• Prioritize: Successfully manage multiple, competing priorities within a professional services environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level, currently enrolled as a Rising Junior or Senior in an accredited undergraduate program, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, data analysis, or a related field, with excellent academic credentials. Must have valid authorization to work in the US.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as part of a diverse team and intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Proven capacity to manage multiple responsibilities, such as through leadership positions, extracurricular activities, or maintaining a job while in school.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills with excellent judgment and attention to detail; strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills; excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; and above-average general software skills.
• Bonus: An eagerness to learn how a law firm operates, and/or a demonstrated interest in prelaw, law, or paralegal studies.