Accounting and Finance Intern

Ameritas•Lincoln, NE

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting & Finance (A&F) Intern role provides experience in one of the following areas of the Accounting & Finance Department at Ameritas: broker-dealer accounting, investment accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, or expense management. The ideal candidate is on an Accounting and/or Finance track. At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services. This internship will begin May 2027. This is a hybrid role working partially in-office and partially from home.

Requirements

Working towards a 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance at a Sophomore or Junior status.
Able to commit to a full year of work – part-time during the academic school year and full-time during the summer.
PT includes 10-20 hours a week
FT includes 30-40 hours a week
Consistently demonstrates initiative and a professional, self-directed approach to responsibilities.
Accepts additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.
Demonstrates effective time management when meeting deadlines, performs responsibilities with accuracy, and adapts to changing situations.
Proven ability to work well and proactively communicate with all levels of management within the organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Keen analytical and critical thinking skills.
Extremely strong Microsoft Office technical skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries related to company activities.
Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting regulations.
Process journal entries related to company activity and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Prepare audit support schedules.
Prepare daily cash and trades in the accounting system, assist in recording and reconciling investment transactions, and assist in the research and resolution of outstanding cash/holdings differences.
Process journal entries and work with full-time staff on ad hoc projects, tasks, and initiatives.
Conduct regular benchmarking analyses to compare organizational performance against industry standards and competitors, identifying areas for improvement and strategic growth opportunities.
Compile and prepare quarterly rollforward and reporting packages, ensuring accuracy and completeness to provide stakeholders with clear insights into financial performance and progress.
Assist in preparation of sales reporting for the individual division including reconciliation and adjustment recording process.
Perform project accounting reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and work with business partners to facilitate corrections.
Create and distribute monthly project cost reports.