Application Guide
How to Apply for Summer 2026 Intern - Finance Systems
at Workiva
🏢 About Workiva
Workiva is unique as a leading platform specifically focused on integrated ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, helping organizations achieve transparent climate impact tracking and compliance. Their specialization in streamlining complex reporting processes makes them a key player in the growing sustainability tech sector. Working here offers exposure to cutting-edge systems that directly support corporate responsibility and environmental transparency.
About This Role
This Finance Systems Intern role involves hands-on monitoring, maintenance, and enhancement of financial systems to ensure optimal performance and prevent downtime. You'll gain practical experience installing/configuring end-user computing systems while supporting the Operations team through change management and knowledge documentation. This role is impactful because you'll directly contribute to maintaining the systems that enable transparent ESG reporting for Workiva's clients.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might start with reviewing system performance alerts and taking immediate action on any issues to prevent downtime. You'd spend time configuring or upgrading end-user computing systems while simultaneously preparing documentation for the Operations team. The day would likely involve participating in change management meetings and working on various operations projects that support the finance systems ecosystem.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Workiva Is Looking For
- A proactive problem-solver who can quickly triage system issues and take immediate action to prevent downtime
- Someone with exceptional organizational skills who can manage multiple system monitoring tasks, change management activities, and documentation projects simultaneously
- A self-motivated individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and demonstrates continuous improvement in system performance
- A strong communicator who can effectively document system processes and collaborate with the Operations team on various projects
📝 Tips for Applying to Workiva
Highlight specific examples where you've monitored systems or responded to alerts in previous academic projects or experiences
Demonstrate your understanding of ESG reporting by mentioning how financial systems support transparency and compliance
Showcase your ability to manage multiple tasks by describing a time you juggled system maintenance with documentation or project work
Tailor your resume to include keywords from the job description like 'triage problems,' 'change management,' and 'system performance'
Research Workiva's Wdesk platform and mention how your skills could contribute to their financial systems ecosystem
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your ability to quickly identify and resolve system performance issues to prevent downtime', 'Experience with documentation or knowledge management related to technical systems', 'How your organizational skills enable you to manage multiple system maintenance tasks while supporting operations projects', 'Your interest in ESG reporting and how financial systems contribute to transparent climate impact tracking']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Workiva's Wdesk platform and how it supports integrated reporting
- → The company's specific ESG reporting solutions and recent client case studies
- → Workiva's remote work culture and how they support distributed teams
- → Recent news about Workiva's growth in the sustainability tech sector
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application that doesn't mention ESG, financial systems, or remote work adaptability
- Failing to provide specific examples of system monitoring or problem triage in your experience
- Not demonstrating understanding of how this internship connects to Workiva's mission of transparent reporting
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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