Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

Under the general direction of Finance Department Leadership team, the Finance Intern will be provided the opportunity to learn the theory and aspects of cooperative finance and accounting. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in risk analysis, financial research, and basic accounting tasks. This position will support the finance team with various projects and tasks and is an opportunity to develop applicable skills, experience professional growth, and contribute to our strategic initiatives.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Assist with reviewing, organizing and filing legacy documentation

2. Reviewing procedures, vendor maintenance support,

3. Compile and tracking of financial metrics and various financial reports

4. Assist with audits

5. Assist with performing financial reconciliations and ad-hoc data entry

6. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must be at least 18 years of age and should have the ability 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.

2. Must be 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. Accounting course work is preferred.

3. Strong analytical skills, a keen interest in finance, and a desire to learn and grow are required.

4. Experience with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint required

5. Must have the ability to be self-directed and follow-through on tasks and projects in order to meet deadlines.

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

7. Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective time management and relationship building skills are essential.

8. Candidates should be able to quickly learn new methods and processes

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. Potentially lift and move boxes weighing up to 25 lbs to manage filing and documentation needs. 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.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

• Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)

• Life insurance

• Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Robust Wellness Program

• New Flexible Work Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• So much more!

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

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

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.