Summer Accounting Student Intern - Palmetto GBA
About The Position
The Summer Accounting Student Intern will gain hands-on industry experience while working with an assigned team in a dynamic, supportive environment. The intern will work under direct supervision on tasks that maintain departmental information and will participate in training and professional development related to the assigned area. Specific tasks and technologies may vary according to departmental needs and the intern’s developing expertise. This is a full-time, 12-week, on-site internship at Palmetto GBA in Columbia, South Carolina, running May 17 through August 6, 2027. The intern must be able to work on-site five days per week, Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week. The position requires a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Applicants should upload a current transcript with their application; an unofficial transcript is acceptable, but screenshots and photos are not.
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 proficiency.
- U.S. citizenship, as required to obtain the security clearance.
- Ability to work on-site five days per week in Columbia, South Carolina, for the 12-week internship.
- Upload a current transcript when applying; an unofficial transcript is acceptable, but screenshots or photos are not.
Nice To Haves
- At least 12 semester hours completed 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 or experience related to the applicant’s area of interest, such as accounting, business, or finance.
- Submitting a transcript with the application may receive priority consideration.
Responsibilities
- Maintain departmental information, which may include documents, spreadsheets, databases, or related items.
- Use systems and tools to conduct research and assist with projects as needed, following established procedures.
- Participate in department training to acquire knowledge and skills relevant to the intern’s 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 help develop an understanding of the business area and 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.
Benefits
- Mentorship and exposure to industry-leading experts.
- Volunteer and networking opportunities.
- Paid holidays during the internship.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual.
- Subsidized health plans and dental and vision coverage.
- On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.
- Employee Assistance programs.
- National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
