About the role#
This is a full-time internship for Summer 2027 based in Milwaukee or Green Bay, Wisconsin. You will gain exposure to corporate tax functions, including federal and state compliance, financial forecasting, and internal controls. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement with time spent in the office. There is potential to continue working part-time during the subsequent academic year.
What you'll do#
- Learn and use tax software to support the department.
- Assist in preparing federal and state tax returns.
- Help estimate taxes to support the company financial forecast and regulatory filings.
- Support tax audit administration by collecting and summarizing data.
- Assist with internal control compliance, including account reconciliations.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma, GED, or HSED.
- Current full-time enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting, Business, Finance, Analytics, or a related field.
- Graduation date after June 2027.
- Minimum GPA of 2.8.
- Experience with Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel.
- Prior experience in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience with process improvement or automation tools like Alteryx is a plus.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Locations: Milwaukee, WI and Green Bay, WI.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Pay: $21.30 to $24.60 per hour.
About WEC Energy Group
WEC Energy Group is a public utility holding company that provides electric and natural gas service to nearly 4.4 million customers. It operates across Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota through several regulated utility subsidiaries. The company manages extensive infrastructure including 70,000 miles of electric distribution lines and 44,000 miles of natural gas lines. Founded in 2015, the firm maintains headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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