Summer Accounting/Finance Student Intern

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina for its 2027 Summer Internship, an opportunity to gain industry experience and professional development in a supportive environment. Working under direct supervision with an assigned department team, the intern will perform tasks based on departmental needs and their developing expertise. The work provides hands-on experience with departmental procedures, industry best practices, business operations, and workflow. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week internship from May 17 through August 6, 2027. The intern must work on-site five days per week at 4101 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina, in an office environment. The internship includes department training, as well as volunteering, networking, presentations, and discussions about the healthcare insurance industry.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Analytical or critical-thinking skills.
Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
Good planning and multitasking skills.
Strong listening skills and ability to follow directions and ask questions.
Microsoft Office skills.
Submit a copy of a current transcript with the application; an unofficial transcript is acceptable, but screenshots and photos are not.

Nice To Haves

At least 12 semester hours earned in accounting, or a combination of accounting and finance credits.
Currently enrolled in college and working toward a four-year degree.
At least two years of academic study completed (rising junior or senior).
Skills and/or experience related to the applicant’s area of interest, such as accounting, business, or finance.
Uploading a transcript with the application may receive priority consideration.
Demonstration of preferred qualifications may receive priority consideration.

Responsibilities

Maintain departmental information, which may include documents, spreadsheets, databases, or related items.
Use various systems and tools to conduct research and assist with projects as needed, following established procedures.
Participate in department training to develop knowledge and skills in the relevant area of study.
Complete tasks that support learning departmental procedures and applying industry or field best practices.
Communicate with other areas of the company as needed.
Create, present, and/or report on area statistics or knowledge acquired, as needed.
Perform tasks that support learning the business area and gaining an overall view of company operations.
Assist staff members with everyday tasks to learn about business operations and workflow.
Participate in volunteering and networking events, presentations, and discussions about the healthcare insurance industry.