Accounting Intern

GreatAmerica Financial Services • Cedar Rapids, IA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The GreatAmerica Accounting Internship provides hands-on experience as part of a strong and collaborative Accounting team. The intern will receive mentorship from experienced team members while independently owning recurring responsibilities and contributing to meaningful accounting work. Through this experience, the intern will strengthen their accounting knowledge, develop practical Excel skills, and gain capabilities they can apply in school and future career opportunities.

Requirements

• Candidate must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in Accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.25
• Experience with Microsoft Excel
• Must be detail oriented and have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must demonstrate initiative, respond well to challenges and have a strong desire to learn
• Must demonstrate sound business judgment
• applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• prior internships or work in finance/accounting are considered a plus

Responsibilities

• General ledger account reconciliation
• Participate in month end closing
• Assist with annual financial statement audit
• Prepare and audit recurring operational reports
• Prepare monthly reporting for various external customer programs
• Participate in Accounting team strategic initiatives
• Provide an outstanding GreatAmerica experience to all customers

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
• 401(k) and Company Match
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
• Gym Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Networking Opportunities
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Paid Parking
• Service Awards

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern