Accounting Internship

Location: Schofield

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Schofield, Wisconsin, Wausau Supply Company has a history of providing top-quality building materials to authorized retailers across the United States. As a proud 100% employee-owned company, we are dedicated to not only serving our customers but also ensuring that our employees have a direct stake in our success. We distribute building materials from the industry's leading manufacturers to authorized retailers from the western Rocky Mountains to the east coast.

In addition to our distribution capabilities, Wausau Supply Company is known for its high-quality manufactured brands, including Diamond Kote Siding System, Waudena, Cham Clad and Taylor Entrance Systems. These brands reflect our commitment to innovation, safety, service and integrity. Our territory continues to expand as we continuously strive to meet the demands of our customers with nineteen distribution centers and five fabrication and finishing facilities across the United States.

At Wausau Supply Company, we are driven by a passion for excellence and a dedication to service, ensuring that we remain a trusted partner in the building materials industry for generations to come.

INTERN BENEFITS we offer:

+ Competitive Compensation

+ Relocation Assistance interns moving more than 50 miles to Wausau, WI.

+ 401K Retirement Fund - opportunity for employee to contribute

+ Executive-Led Book Study Focused on Leadership & Career Development

+ Mentorship & Coaching

+ Exposure to ESOP culture and business fundamentals

+ Company Swag Package

+ Opportunity to earn academic credit (if applicable)

+ End-of-internship presentation to senior leadership

+ Potential for future full-time opportunities based on performance

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL BE DOING:

Position Summary

The Accounting Intern will support the Accounting department in day-to-day operations, month-end tasks, reconciliations, transactional processing, and cross-functional collaboration. This position is ideal for a student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration who wants real-world exposure to corporate accounting in a dynamic, growth-oriented, employee-owned company.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Support

* Assist with invoice review, coding, and data entry.

* Support vendor statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

* Help process customer payments and perform AR aging review tasks.

General Ledger & Month-End Close

* Prepare and update account reconciliations under supervision.

* Assist with journal entries, accruals, and variance checks.

* Help validate transactions for accuracy and completeness.

Operational & Cross-Functional Support

* Collaborate with departments such as Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to gather information needed for accounting processes.

Tools & Systems

* Work in Excel and ERP/financial systems to input, organize, and analyze data.

* Assist with data validation and accuracy improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

* Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field.

* Completion of introductory accounting coursework required.

Skills & Competencies

* Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Vlookup/Xlookup, pivot tables preferred).

* Strong organizational and time management skills.

* Effective written and verbal communication.

* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

* Willingness to learn in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What You'll Gain

* Hands-on experience with corporate accounting processes and systems.

* Exposure to both Accounting and FP&A workflows.

* Mentorship from experienced accounting leaders

* Opportunities to participate in intern activities and leadership exposure

Work Environment

* Standard office setting at Schofield, WI.

* Internship duration: typically 10-12 weeks (May-August).

* Full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday.