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# Intern Tax and Accounting at Compeer Financial

- **Company:** Compeer Financial
- **Location:** Fond du Lac, WI / Sun Prairie, WI / Prairie du Sac, WI / Dodgeville, WI / Onalaska, WI / Eau Claire, WI
- **Compensation:** $19–$20/hr
- **Posted:** 2026-08-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/compeerfinancial/jobs/5392298008

## Job description

Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

- Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
- Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
- Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
- Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
- Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
- Learning and development programs
- Mentorship programs
- Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
- Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visit [www.compeer.com/careers](https://www.compeer.com/careers).

CPT & Pre-Opt candidates invited to apply.

This is a paid internship; however, the intern must provide their own housing and transportation. Business related transportation and expenses will be paid by the organization. This internship requires working 24+ hours/week from January 2027 – April 2027. This internship position is open to the following Wisconsin Offices: Eau Claire, Onalaska, Dodgeville, Prairie du Sac, Sun Prairie, or Fond du Lac office location(s). If pursuing internship credit through your university, it is your responsibility to consult with your advisor and review the internship's job description to ensure it meets the minimum eligibility requirements.

The contributions you will make:

Compeer Financial is seeking collaborative, innovative and dynamic professionals to be a part of our Top Workplace culture!

This position will learn and develop an understanding of tax return preparation, accounting processing and consulting services for our clients. Interns will experience the culture of an agricultural tax and accounting firm in a fun, educational and challenging environment which could lead to the possibility of future full-time opportunities.

A typical day:

- Assist Tax Consultants with the input of client financial information for annual payroll filings, monthly accounting and federal and state tax
- Work collaboratively side by side with a team of CPAs, EAs and tax/accounting professionals to produce quality financial products and services for agricultural producers.
- Develop farm tax knowledge specific to the agricultural industry.
- Provide administrative support such as organizing documents, scanning, printing and mailing.

The skills and experience we prefer you have:

- Pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, agriculture business, business administration, economics or finance.
- Knowledge of agriculture and agricultural operations is a plus but not required.
- Skills in using Microsoft technologies including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Strong attention to detail to produce highly precise and accurate work product
- Oral and written communication skills, sufficient to exchange information effectively with department members.
- Ability and willingness to learn Adobe and other technology.
- Self-motivated individual driven to learn and grow.

How we will take care of you:

Actual hourly rate offered is dependent upon year in school, work experience, transferable skills, business needs and market demands. The hourly rate range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Base Pay $19—$20 USD

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

[Click here to view federal employment laws applicable for applicants.](https://compeermedia.blob.core.windows.net/storage/compeer/media/sharedmedia/hr/1federalposter.pdf)

## About Compeer Financial

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Compeer Financial is a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative providing loans, leases, risk management, and financial services to support agriculture and rural communities across Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
- **Entity Type**: Private (member-owned cooperative, part of the Farm Credit System)
- **Headquarters**: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA
- **Founded**: Not publicly available in provided sources
- **Founders**: Not applicable (member-owned cooperative)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Agricultural finance and rural lending
- **Target customers**: Farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, rural homeowners, and commercial enterprises in rural areas (B2B and B2C)
- **Mission**: Enriching agriculture and rural America

## Products & Services
- **Agricultural Loans & Leases**: Customized financing for farm operations, equipment, and land.
- **Commercial Financing**: Loans and leases for rural businesses and agribusinesses.
- **Rural Home & Property Loans**: Mortgages for homes in rural communities.
- **Appraisal Services**: Professional property and equipment appraisals.
- **Crop & Livestock Insurance**: Risk management products for producers.
- **Tax & Accounting Services**: Specialized tax preparation and accounting for agricultural clients.

## Market Standing
- **Total Assets**: $36.1 billion (as of May 2026) – [compeer.com](https://www.compeer.com/getmedia/46cefc34-bbc1-45af-9a5d-c738c0b8d577/Compeer_FactSheet_Update_5-2026.pdf)
- **Key Metric**: 80,000 member-owners and 1,500 team members – [compeer.com](https://www.compeer.com/getmedia/46cefc34-bbc1-45af-9a5d-c738c0b8d577/Compeer_FactSheet_Update_5-2026.pdf)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Part of the Farm Credit System (a nationwide network of government-sponsored lending cooperatives); no external investors.
- **Growth Signals**: Third largest cooperative in the Farm Credit System; serves 144 counties; active hiring across multiple departments including technology, lending, and risk.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Cooperative structure**: Member-owned, profits returned to members or reinvested in rural communities.
- **Farm Credit System affiliation**: Access to stable, low-cost funding and deep expertise in agricultural credit.
- **Comprehensive suite**: One-stop shop for loans, insurance, appraisal, and tax services tailored to agriculture.
- **Local presence**: 144-county territory with branch offices, enabling personalized service.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Supporting rural America through innovative financial solutions, investing 1% of annual net earnings back into communities via grants and scholarships, and expanding digital capabilities (e.g., AgriAccess platform).
- **Growth direction**: Hiring in technology and engineering roles to enhance digital delivery and infrastructure – [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/compeerfinancial)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven (Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Empowerment, Inclusion); inclusive workspace where diversity is celebrated – [compeer.com](https://www.compeer.com/careers)
- **Work model**: Hybrid and flexible schedules; paid volunteer leave; annual donation matching up to $1,000 – [compeer.com](https://www.compeer.com/careers/what-we-do)
- **Engineering/tech opportunities**: Roles in Technology Development & Delivery, Infrastructure, and Engineering (e.g., Manager Engineering – DEX, Principal Systems Developer) – [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/compeerfinancial)
- **Perks**: Comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, paid internships, and a mission-driven environment focused on enriching rural communities.

## Sources
1. [compeer.com – Careers](https://www.compeer.com/careers)
2. [compeer.com – Homepage](https://www.compeer.com/)
3. [compeer.com – Fact Sheet (PDF)](https://www.compeer.com/getmedia/46cefc34-bbc1-45af-9a5d-c738c0b8d577/Compeer_FactSheet_Update_5-2026.pdf)
4. [greenhouse.io – Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/compeerfinancial)
5. [compeer.com – What We Do](https://www.compeer.com/careers/what-we-do)

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