Accounting Intern I

Hy-Vee•Des Moines, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an Accounting I internship available at the Hy-Vee Corporate Office in West Des Moines, Iowa. The internship will be from mid-May through mid-August in 2027. This Monday through Friday paid position will be 40 hours per week with the potential for occasional overtime. Time off for the holidays will be offered along with flexibility in the schedule to allow for more free time if needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; actively pursuing an associate or bachelor degree in accounting.
Ability to see detail at near range with or without correction
Occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking
Kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions
Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company
Good verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner
Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions
Ability to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job specific programs

Nice To Haves

Visit various Hy-Vee supply chain and manufacturing facilities that contribute to the overall retail grocery business line
Weekly intern meetings with various members of accounting department leadership group including the Controller, Chief Revenue Officer, and Chief Financial Officer
Attend scheduled lunches with various members of the accounting staff
Attend annual all-accounting department summer outing
Attend all-Hy-Vee intern socials to network with interns across Hy-Vee’s entire network

Responsibilities

Processes and audits outside vendor invoices and statements for payment to the correct expense or fixed asset account.
Verifies totals for inventory purposes.
Assists vendors and stores in researching the status of invoices which could be past due, incorrect, or overpaid.
Work alongside upper level accounting staff
Process invoices for payment
Enter information into fixed asset system to record an asset
Assist with accounts receivable duties
Assist with payroll duties
Answer inquiries from stores, vendors, and customers
Make recommendations to improve accounting and control procedures
Perform various project analysis and other ad-hoc research and analysis as assigned
Attend monthly Accounting Department Meetings