Accounting Intern

Lewer Agency•Overland Park, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lewer has been an advocate for independent business owners since 1956, and our student division was formed in 1991 to protect people worldwide. Lewer provides tailored benefit strategies for employee and student insurance, aiming to foster healthier businesses, families, and individuals. As an Accounting Intern, you will support portal payments and refunds for LewerMark students, reconciling daily transactions, preparing refund packets, and maintaining documentation for financial processing. You will collaborate with the Enrollments team to resolve disputes, investigate missing information, and address refund variances. Additionally, you will work within the administration system (HTH) to reconcile credit card fees, ensuring the integrity of financial records and contributing to a positive stakeholder experience.

Requirements

Hold a degree or are a rising junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field from an accredited university.
Possess a strong academic foundation and a genuine interest in applying classroom knowledge to real-world financial operations.
Demonstrate excellent communication and analytical skills.
Approach tasks with professionalism, curiosity, and a commitment to learning.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Comfortable navigating Adobe tools.
Eager to contribute meaningfully while gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Reconcile daily transactions to ensure accuracy between cash deposits, school summary reporting, and administration records.
Prepare refund packets and maintain documentation that supports timely and compliant financial processing.
Partner closely with the Enrollments team to research and resolve disputes, investigate missing student information, address refund variances, and ensure payment links are accurately applied.
Work within the administration system (HTH) to upload and reconcile credit card fees.
Streamline daily Stripe reporting by reconciling payment activity within HTH and Power BI reporting at the student and school level.
Identify discrepancies and improve reporting accuracy to support efficient financial operations.
Collaborate with Accounting and Enrollments teams to ensure accurate and timely premium application, cash reconciliation, and financial reporting.
Proactively research and resolve missing information, payment variances, and enrollment discrepancies.
Reconcile Stripe payments, process refunds, and maintain accurate financial records across multiple systems.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance data accuracy, and strengthen reconciliation workflows.
Immerse yourself in core accounting functions through hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real-world financial operations.
Expand technical and professional skills while contributing fresh ideas, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.