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INTERN, ACCOUNTING (La Crosse, WI)

_Hourly Wage $18.00 | Anticipated start date of May 2026_

Under the general direction of Accounting Department Leadership, the Accounting Intern will be provided the opportunity to learn the theory and aspects of accounting in the areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Financial Reporting. This position will support the accounting team with various accounting projects and tasks and is an opportunity to develop accounting skills, experience professional growth, and contribute to Dairyland’s strategic initiatives. Specific responsibilities may include learning and assisting in monthly close process, performing account reconciliations, vendor maintenance support, compiling/tracking financial metrics, assisting in audits, and preparing various financial reports.

Your Experience and Expertise:

MINIMUM QUALITIFCATIONS

+ Students must be at least 18 years of age

+ Students, ideally, will be able to work full-time during the summer (40 hours per week) and minimum of 10 hours weekly during the academic year. Workdays are flexible to accommodate student schedules within normal business hours.

+ This position is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

+ Currently enrolled in an accredited university degree program in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or any other relevant field entering their junior or senior year

+ Experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

+ Ability to be self-directed with follow-through

+ Must be detail conscious, responsible, dependable, and able to work well in a team environment

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Effective time management and relationship building skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Quickly learn new methods and processes

+ Accounting coursework or equivalent experience

+ Ability to work decisively by being timely and self-motivated

+ Ability to think external by fostering curiosity to learn and explore new and creative ideas

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person or in writing and is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform essential functions.

All internships are paid and as an intern, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, be mentored by various industry professionals, experience a cooperative business model, work alongside peers and participate in activities designed to support your personal and professional development.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.

At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.