Accounting Intern

Position Summary

Join Daktronics and be part of a team that creates cutting-edge digital LED display technology and audio systems. Experience the thrill of working on projects that bring excitement to sports events, attract customers worldwide, and guide people in their daily lives.

At Daktronics, you’ll engage in meaningful work and have the chance to grow both personally and professionally. Our internships and student positions offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our products and industry practices.

You’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures. We are committed to providing the resources and mentorship necessary to thrive in your position, ensuring you feel supported and are successful.

What will the work look like for me?

Our Accounting Intern will work in the finance/accounting department at Daktronics. The finance/accounting team serves Daktronics stakeholders – employees, customers, vendors, shareholders, and community. Our work is focused on enabling Daktronics’ success by being trusted advisors, guiding or supporting company compliance and risk management efforts, being operationally excellent, and developing ourselves and the team. We have the responsibility to prepare accurate financial statements, as well as provide useful financial information to various departments within Daktronics. As part of this responsibility, the accounting department assists in internal control design, subsidiary financial information, and other key business activities.   

Our Accounting Intern may experience the following areas:    

• General ledger accounting and SEC reporting:    
  • Assist with month-end financial close processes.   
  • Journal entry maintenance. 
  • Accounts receivable and accounts payable duties.  
  • Preparation of schedules for SEC filings.  
  • Financial statement preparation and publication.  
  • Assist with financial statement audit and internal control audits.  
• Cost Accounting:    
  • Assist with month-end reconciliation process.  
  • Maintain and publish key reports for manufacturing and inventory items.  
  • Assist in analysis of labor and overhead rates. 
  • Prepare analysis by various costing methodologies.  
• Services Accounting:   
  • Support monitoring for system and transaction errors and make corrections.  
  • Assist with Services Accounting (billing, warranty accounting, and reporting).    
• Other Areas:  
  • Sales Tax Filing (monthly/quarterly sales tax return preparation).  
  • Project accounting duties (monitoring under billings).  
  • Daily cash reporting and internal control testing.  
  • Cash flow monitoring and reporting.   

When will I work?

Our internships typically run from 11 January 2027 to 13 August 2027 or 17 May 2027 to 10 December 2027 with the possibility of adjusting the schedule to fit your academic calendar. 

Where is this opportunity located? 

In this position you have the flexibility to work remote from a U.S. home office or at the Brookings or Sioux Falls, SD Daktronics campuses.

What are the pay and perks?

The typical hiring range for this position is $18.00 to $20.00 per hour based on the location of Sioux Falls, SD. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation. 

This position is eligible for a subset of our company benefits including employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability and accommodations. Information about Daktronics benefits can be found on our website Career Opportunities (daktronics.com) (https://www.daktronics.com/en-us/employment/careers). This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by Daktronics at any time.

Qualifications

To be considered for the Accounting Internship, we require the following:

Academic Requirements: 

• Preferred applicants will be full-time students currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program related to Accounting.
• Completion of sophomore year in good academic standing. Only strong academic performers will be considered, with a preference to 3.0 GPA or greater.
• Able to take a semester off from school to complete the internship, if not already graduated.
• Must be able to commit to 40 hours per week.
• Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application.

Other Requirements:

• Good oral and written communication skills, good organizational skills, self-motivation.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Desired Traits:

• Avid interest in accounting and tax operations.  
• Motivated to learn and become proficient in Daktronics specific ERP software.   
• Proficient user of general Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Excel and Word.   
• Self-motivated, flexible, organized, and strong need to work as a team player.   

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and start your journey with Daktronics. 

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.