Early Careers - Accounting Intern

Health Care Service Corporation•Chicago, IL

3d•$19 - $34•Hybrid

About The Position

HCSC is hiring an Accounting Intern for a paid, 10-week early-careers internship based in either Chicago, Illinois, or Richardson, Texas. The intern will work with accounting team members on GAAP-basis financial statements, research and document statutory and GAAP accounting positions, and support financial due diligence relating to potential company investments or M&A transactions. The role also involves communicating with management about developments in assigned areas, completing special projects, and gaining exposure to financial operations, automation tools, and financial technologies used to streamline finance processes. With guidance from an assigned mentor and manager, the intern will own project components and deliverables, conduct research and data analysis, develop recommendations, collaborate across functions, and support departmental initiatives. The intern will prepare and deliver a final presentation to department leadership covering a project, its results, and recommendations. The position requires maintaining confidentiality and complying with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies. The internship program includes formal orientation, a hands-on project, weekly networking opportunities with interns and company leaders, professional development workshops, and volunteer activities. The role is identified as hybrid; flex employees are expected to work in the office at least three days per week, subject to possible schedule changes by management in exigent circumstances.

Requirements

Be pursuing a bachelor's degree and be a rising senior, with a major in accounting, finance, or a business-related field; other majors may be considered.
Have a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Be available for the full 10-week program.
Have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
Have strong analytical skills.
Have practical, developed PC skills, especially in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Prior related internship or work experience.
Volunteerism or leadership experience.
Involvement in related associations or organizations.
Experience with technology.

Responsibilities

Assist accounting team members in preparing and analyzing GAAP-basis financial statements.
Research and document statutory and GAAP accounting positions.
Document and support financial due diligence for potential company investments or M&A transactions.
Communicate with management regarding developments in assigned areas of responsibility.
Perform special projects as required or requested by the team.
Gain exposure to financial operations, automation tools, and financial technologies used to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
Own components of project work and deliverables with guidance from an assigned mentor and manager.
Conduct research and analyze data and information, then develop recommendations to inform business decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Support departmental initiatives that improve business outcomes and the member and client experience.
Develop and deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership covering the project, results, and recommendations.
Maintain complete confidentiality of company business and comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies.