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Accounting Intern

CompanyWMCU
LocationGrand Rapids
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support day-to-day accounting activities, including assisting with departmental improvement projects and contributing to monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes. Key tasks involve reconciling bank statements, preparing financial reports, maintaining accurate records, and performing data entry.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
111
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Here at West Michigan Credit Union, we thrive on serving and supporting others. WMCU is a place where our team members make a difference, not just for our members, but for each other. Our culture empowers our team members to express individuality, celebrate our differences, and work towards our mission of helping our members. We invest in training, support, and development to ensure that our team members feel confident. We welcome our diverse paths to lead us further into the growth of West Michigan Credit Union. All of our team members work collaboratively to be Simply Better for our team and members. West Michigan Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Working together as the most trusted resource to help our members' financial lives be simply better.
About the Role

Description

About the Role:

This 12–16 week paid internship (May through August/September) is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Intern to gain hands-on experience within our accounting team. We are looking for a junior or senior pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field who is eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world accounting operations.

In this role, you will support day-to-day accounting activities, gain exposure to essential financial processes, learn directly from experienced professionals, and contribute to meaningful projects that make an impact within the organization.


What You’ll Do:

  • Assist with various projects to improve the department and the credit union
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities
  • Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts
  • Help prepare financial reports and documentation
  • Maintain organized, accurate financial records
  • Assist with data entry, filing, and scanning documents
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the accounting team


What You'll Bring:

  • Currently pursuing a degree (2-3 years of college education) with a concentration in Accounting, Finance, or Business
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and basic accounting software
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Eagerness to learn and contribute to a team environment
  • 3.0 GPA or greater preferred


What Would Make You Stand Out (Not Required):

  • Experience with credit unions/banking
  • Understanding of GAAP principles
  • Prior internship or relevant class project experience


What We Offer:

  • Hands-on training and experience with real accounting workflows
  • Mentorship from experienced professionals
  • Opportunity to build skills in financial reporting and analysis
  • Flexible hours based on school schedule
  • Potential for future employment opportunities


Who We Are:

WMCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that proudly serves members at 11 locations across West Michigan. We are a local member-owned and operated credit union that strives to meet our members where they are at, helping them to grow financially and celebrate their successes. With a passion for community involvement, we are committed to supporting the communities our members and team members call home.


WMCU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, ensuring fair and unbiased employment practices.

Key Skills
AccountingFinanceDetail-orientedAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingAttention to detailAccuracyMicrosoft ExcelAccounting SoftwareCommunicationOrganizational skillsConfidentialityData EntryFilingScanning
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrative
Benefits
Hands-on trainingMentorshipOpportunity to build skills in financial reporting and analysisFlexible hours based on school schedulePotential for future employment opportunities