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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 regulatory reporting files in various taxonomies 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 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 such as researching new mandates and creating XBRL tagging examples

What You'll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program in Accounting. 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

Location: This internship is primarily a remote opportunity. However, if you are located near one of our office hubs, you are welcome to work in a hybrid capacity and utilize our office spaces. Check out our article on Workplace Flexibility to learn more.

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!

Postings close: September 27, 2026 Engineering postings close: October 2, 2026 Interviews: Early to mid October Offers : Late October 2027 Start Dates:

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

Spring 2027 Internships: Monday, January 4, 2027 (15-20 hours per week max) Summer 2027 Internships: Monday, May 17, 2027 (40/hours per week max)

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.

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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 .

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