Intern - Financial Reporting

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Intern - Financial Reporting

Ames, IA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary

    The Financial Reporting Intern supports the Professional Services team by supporting the team, applying XBRL tagging documents, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This person will apply and tie-out XBRL tagging and create and implement SEC reporting files for public companies.

    Responsibilities

    • 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

    Skills

    • Must be 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

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

    Education

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

    Travel Requirement

    • Minimal travel

    Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

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

    How You’ll Be Rewarded

    Salary range in the US: $22.00 - $22.00 401(k) participation and match

    Paid sick leave

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

    Why Join Workiva

    Workiva is the platform designed to bring confidence, control, and a competitive edge to the world’s most complex organizations. Our AI-powered platform unifies finance, risk, and sustainability on a single, secure foundation-ensuring data is trusted, traceable, and ready to act on. With an unbroken path from source to output, leaders gain confidence in their numbers, visibility into current and emerging risks, and the ability to move with speed and precision in a constantly changing world.

    At Workiva, you’ll bring technology to market that executives, boards, and regulators depend on. The work you do here helps organizations navigate uncertainty, maintain trust, and make decisions that stand up to scrutiny. If you’re energized by meaningful challenges, inspired by collaborative teams, and motivated to help organizations turn uncertainty into advantage, we’d love to meet you.

    Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.

    Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email earlycareer@workiva.com.

    Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

    Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.

  • Industry
    Computer Software
  • About Us

    Workiva is the world's leading cloud platform for simplifying financial & ESG reporting.

    Workiva simplifies complex work for thousands of organizations around the world, including 75% of the FORTUNE 500®. Our cloud technology, the Workiva platform, is a fit-for-purpose, connected reporting and compliance platform that enables our customers to streamline processes, connect data and teams, and ensure consistency - all within a controlled, secure, audit-ready platform.

    The Workiva platform provides unparalleled trust, transparency, and assurance for all stakeholders. That’s why thousands of enterprises across 180 countries use the Workiva Platform.