Summer 2026 Intern - Financial Reporting

The Financial Reporting Intern supports the Professional Services team by applying XBRL tagging to documents and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will create and implement SEC reporting files for public companies, ensuring accuracy before filing deadlines.

What You'll Do

• Create and implement SEC reporting files for public companies using industry-leading software

• Apply XBRL tagging information to financial statements and statement footnotes

• Tie-out XBRL tagging information within financial statements and statement footnotes to ensure accuracy prior to filing deadline

• Support Customer Success Managers, Professional Services Managers, and Directors while learning the core aspects of each position

• Test features for Quality Assurance purposes and work with teams on special projects

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program, preferably in Accounting or a similar program; GPA of 3.2+ preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Technically savvy and demonstrate a high level of competency using spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software

• Strong communication and leadership skills demonstrated through leadership positions in community, school, or other programs

• Professional, outgoing, energetic personality with excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• Attention to detail and follow-through are required

• Experience using Excel, Word, Google Docs, and similar word processing programs

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

• Minimal travel 

• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office

Sponsorship Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now or in the future

When can you expect to hear back?

We are committed to attending all career fairs and recruitment events before closing our positions. That means, this position might be open without updates for a few weeks to give us time to connect with all potential candidates before wrapping up the recruitment season. Check out our tentative timeline below to see when you can expect to hear from us! 

• All postings close: September 28th, 2025

• Interviews: Early to mid October

• Offers: Mid - late October

2026 Start Dates:

This position has opportunities to start in the Summer. Please see our start date below and let us know your availability.

• Summer 2026  Internships: Monday, May 18, 2026 (40/hours per week max)

How You’ll Be Rewarded

✅ 401(k) participation and match

✅ Paid sick leave

✅ A unique opportunity to further your learning experience through additional internship seasons

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