Part-Time Accounting Intern
Michael Best is looking for a dynamic self-starter who is interested in accounting and finance, to join our Waukesha Office for a part time fall/winter 2025 Internship, with the possibility of continuing during the spring. This intern will work closely with our Finance & Accounting team on a variety of critical projects and assignments.
We’re seeking high caliber, talented individuals who are well-positioned to work in a professional services organization.
Ideal candidates will have:
- An eagerness to learn how accounting functions within a professional services firm
- A demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities
- A passion for completing and producing accurate work
- A proven track record of collaborating as part of a diverse team
- Focused coursework in finance, accounting, math, or related subjects
Job Requirements:
Bring Your Best:
- Open to students (rising juniors or seniors) as well as individuals with relevant experience or coursework
- Strong organizational skills with excellent judgment and strong attention to detail
- Intermediate proficiency with Excel
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, perform and remain calm while under pressure in a stressful and fast paced environment; as demonstrated through various accomplishments and activities (e.g.: leadership positions, extracurricular activities, team sports, maintaining a job while in school, etc.)
- Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Above-average software skills
- Ability to work 20-24 hours per week
- Valid authorization to work in the US
What You'll Be Doing
- Monitor certain internal and external facing accounting team mailboxes
- Enter financial transactions into internal databases
- Research unclaimed property and returned checks
- Perform vendor statement reconciliations and correspond with vendors domestically and internationally to facilitate payment
- Send Clients Payment links via credit card processing software
- Upload invoices into expense management software and route invoices to ensure appropriate approval obtained before payment is processed
- Work collaboratively with the billing, payroll, and collections teams to meet internal and external client needs
- Additional duties and special projects as needed
The Company
This is an opportunity to work with the Best. We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen.
To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal.
Your application must include a cover letter, resume and official or unofficial transcript.
Please contact our Senior Recruiter, Erin McDonald (eemcdonald@michaelbest.com) with any questions.