Intern Tax and Accounting

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Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers. 

CPT & Pre-Opt candidates invited to apply.

This is a paid internship; however, the intern must provide their own housing and transportation. Business related transportation and expenses will be paid by the organization. This internship requires working 24+ hours/week from January 2027 – April 2027. This internship position is open to the following Wisconsin Offices: Eau Claire, Onalaska, Dodgeville, Prairie du Sac, Sun Prairie, Fond du Lac, Janesville or Johnson Creek office location(s). If pursuing internship credit through your university, it is your responsibility to consult with your advisor and review the internship's job description to ensure it meets the minimum eligibility requirements.

The contributions you will make: 

Compeer Financial is seeking collaborative, innovative and dynamic professionals to be a part of our Top Workplace culture!

This position will learn and develop an understanding of tax return preparation, accounting processing and consulting services for our clients. Interns will experience the culture of an agricultural tax and accounting firm in a fun, educational and challenging environment which could lead to the possibility of future full-time opportunities.  

A typical day: 

• Assist Tax Consultants with the input of client financial information for annual payroll filings, monthly accounting and federal and state tax
• Work collaboratively side by side with a team of CPAs, EAs and tax/accounting professionals to produce quality financial products and services for agricultural producers.
• Develop farm tax knowledge specific to the agricultural industry.
• Provide administrative support such as organizing documents, scanning, printing and mailing.

The skills and experience we prefer you have: 

• Pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, agriculture business, business administration, economics or finance.
• Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural operations is a plus but not required.
• Skills in using Microsoft technologies including Outlook, Word and Excel.
•  Strong attention to detail to produce highly precise and accurate work product
• Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with department members.
• Ability and willingness to learn Adobe and other technology.
• Self-motivated individual driven to learn and grow.

How we will take care of you:

Actual hourly rate offered is dependent upon year in school, work experience, transferable skills, business needs and market demands. The hourly rate range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Base Pay

$19 - $20 USD

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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