Internship Accounting (Year-Round) Fall 2026 Start
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Bairds Corporate Accounting and Finance team provides accurate and timely financial information to aid in the management of the firm and support strategic decision-making. Finance has a track record of success with interns across their various teams all of who have the ability to directly contribute to the success of the department. Interns apply business knowledge gained in the classroom to develop relevant professional experience while developing meaningful more about the team here.
See below for a current list of internship opportunities available in our Corporate Accounting & Finance department:
Financial Reporting & Regulatory (1) This team is critical to the continued financial success of the firm through their ability to provide accurate and timely reporting of Bairds financial results. The team ensures the firm financial results activity and data is recorded accurately in accordance with accounting finance and regulatory principles. The team is primarily responsible for managing the monthly financial close process to provide key financial information external parties and to firm senior management regarding the financial health of the firm.
Baird Capital (1) This team directly interfaces and supports the Baird Capital business unit who makes venture capital growth equity and private equity investments in strategically targeted sectors around the team works closely with the Baird Capital Head of Finance as well as members of Bairds Legal Compliance Operations and Treasury teams. This is a highly visible and impactful team that contributes to multiple areas across the firm.
This intership is located onsite at our downtown Milwaukee office. The intern must be able to work full-time during the summer 37.5-40 hours per week and work part-time during the school semesters 15-20 hours per week. We are seeking a local student who can start October/November 2026.
The Impact Youll Make:
Assist with the monthly close process which may include journal entries variance analysis and reconciliations
Compile financial information for internal and external reporting. May also assist in the budgeting process
Prepare operational reports and presentations
Maintain and document policies and procedures
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
Assist with training of other interns
What Youll Bring to Baird:
Pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in accounting finance economics or a related business degree
Anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player
Ability to work independently manage priorities and meet specific deadlines
Strong attention to detail accuracy and reliability with a drive for continuous improvement
Strong critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
About Our Intern Program:
Jumpstart your career with Bairds high-impact summer intern program! Youll gain real-world experience connect with inspiring leaders and grow through hands-on projects mentorship and dynamic events. From our Intern Welcome and Baird Gives Back Day to firmwide networking and professional development youll be part of a vibrant collaborative culture that values your voice and fuels your future.
Baird is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.
Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy citizenship national origin age disability military service veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information or any other status protected by law.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
About Company
Baird is an employee-owned wealth management, capital markets, asset management and private equity firm. Leveraging our deep expertise and broad skills, we're dedicated to providing the best advice and service to our individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients.
