Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Werner Enterprises

The Tone:
This is an 11-week, paid internship at Werner Enterprises, located at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, with some remote and off-site opportunities available. Werner Enterprises is an established organization that offers a comprehensive immersion experience, designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world financial operations. This program goes beyond daily tasks, providing dedicated job training, a mentor program, and opportunities for community engagement and networking, culminating in a summer project presentation. This role is crucial for supporting the accounting department in critical month-end closing, financial reporting, and compliance tasks, offering a deep dive into corporate accounting practices.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid – Omaha, NE

• Team: Reports directly to accounting department upper management.
• Mission: To support the accounting department in preparing financial statements, reconciling accounts, and compiling documentation for external reporting.
• Tech Stack: Workday Financials, Microsoft Excel, other Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Support the monthly financial statement closing process for Werner Enterprises and its subsidiaries, contributing to the timely and accurate reporting of financial data.
• Record: Accurately post journal entries for the accrual of revenue and expenses, ensuring proper classification and adherence to accounting principles.
• Reconcile: Verify and adjust balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness, investigating discrepancies as needed.
• Document: Gather and organize essential information for quarterly SEC filings and external auditor reviews, ensuring compliance and transparency.
• Support: Execute various accounting departmental tasks as assigned by upper management, providing flexible assistance to the team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with a required major in Accounting. Candidates pursuing a degree in Finance or a related field may also be considered, but the primary focus is on accounting principles for financial operations.
• Experience: No professional experience is specifically required for this entry-level internship.
• Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Essential for reviewing transactions, reconciling accounts, and identifying discrepancies in financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications: Necessary for data manipulation, reporting, and general office productivity within the accounting department.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: Key for interacting with upper management, compiling documentation, and effectively conveying financial information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team: Critical for managing assigned tasks while collaborating on broader departmental goals and projects.
• Bonus: Completion of introductory tax and accounting coursework is preferred, providing a stronger foundation for the practical applications encountered during the internship.