Financial Reporting Intern

Job Description

Spring & Summer 2027 Intern – Financial Reporting | Workiva

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Workiva, primarily a remote opportunity, with an option to work in a hybrid capacity near one of our office hubs in the United States. Workiva provides an AI-powered platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations by unifying finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation. This role supports the Professional Services team by applying XBRL tagging to documents and collaborating with cross-functional teams to create and implement SEC reporting files for public companies. The work ensures accuracy before filing deadlines, helping organizations maintain trust, navigate uncertainty, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (Spring 2027: Part-time; Summer 2027: Full-time)
• Location: Remote, United States
• Pay: $22 hourly
• Team: Professional Services team
• Mission: This person supports public companies in creating and implementing SEC reporting files and ensuring their accuracy before deadlines.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Word, Google Docs, XBRL

What You’ll Actually Do
• Create and implement regulatory reporting files for public companies across various taxonomies using industry-leading software.
• Apply XBRL tagging information to financial statements and statement footnotes, adhering to regulatory standards.
• Tie-out XBRL tagging information within financial statements and footnotes to meticulously ensure accuracy prior to the official filing deadline.
• Support Professional Services Managers and Directors, actively learning the core aspects of their positions and contributing to team goals.
• Test features for Quality Assurance purposes and collaborate with teams on special projects, such as researching new mandates and creating XBRL tagging examples.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position for individuals currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program in Accounting.
• Experience: Demonstrated competency and experience using spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software, including Excel, Word, and Google Docs.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on tasks, alongside effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bonus: A GPA of 3.2+ is preferred, along with demonstrated leadership skills from community or school programs, and a professional, outgoing, and energetic personality. The ability to work independently and take initiative is also a valuable asset.