Accounting Intern

Overview

This internship offers an opportunity to work within a finance and accounting team focused on supporting stakeholders including employees, customers, vendors, shareholders, and the community. The role involves contributing to accurate financial reporting, internal control design, subsidiary financial information, and other key business activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end financial close processes
• Maintain journal entries
• Perform accounts receivable and accounts payable duties
• Prepare schedules for SEC filings
• Support financial statement preparation and publication
• Assist with financial statement audits and internal control audits
• Support cost accounting activities including month-end reconciliations, report maintenance for manufacturing and inventory, labor and overhead rate analysis, and costing methodology analysis
• Assist with services accounting tasks such as billing, warranty accounting, and reporting
• Prepare monthly/quarterly sales tax returns
• Monitor project accounting including under billings
• Perform daily cash reporting and internal control testing
• Monitor and report on cash flow

Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited Bachelor's degree program related to Accounting
• Completion of sophomore year with strong academic standing (preferably 3.0 GPA or higher)
• Ability to take a semester off from school to complete the internship if not already graduated
• Commitment to 40 hours per week
• Submission of unofficial or web transcripts with application

Other Requirements

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and self-motivation
• Fluent in English (written and verbal)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• No visa sponsorship or renewal available for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interest in accounting and tax operations
• Motivation to learn and become proficient in company-specific ERP software
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Excel and Word
• Self-motivated, flexible, organized, and a strong team player

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour (based on Sioux Falls, SD location)
• Actual offer considers education, experience, location, and applicable local laws
• Eligible for select benefits including employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability accommodations

Location

• Flexible work location: remote from a U.S. home office or on-site at Brookings or Sioux Falls, South Dakota campuses

Internship Duration

• Typical internship periods: January 11, 2027 to August 13, 2027 or May 17, 2027 to December 10, 2027
• Schedule may be adjusted to fit academic calendar

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.