Summer Accounting Student Intern - Palmetto GBA

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Palmetto GBA, a subsidiary company of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, is hiring a full-time summer internship role for May 17 through August 6, 2027. The 12-week internship is based on-site at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia, South Carolina, and requires working on-site five days per week, Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week in an office environment. The role requires a security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship to obtain. Working under direct supervision, the intern will gain hands-on experience and participate in professional development and department training. Assignments and technologies vary according to the work area and department needs. Tasks may include maintaining departmental information in documents, spreadsheets, databases, or related materials; conducting research and assisting with projects using various systems and tools; following established procedures; and supporting staff with everyday tasks to learn business operations and workflow. The intern may communicate with other company areas and create, present, or report on statistics or knowledge gained. The internship also includes volunteering and networking events, presentations, and discussions about the healthcare insurance industry. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and submit a current transcript with their application; an unofficial transcript is acceptable, but screenshots and photos are not. Preferred candidates have earned at least 12 semester hours in accounting or a combination of accounting and finance, are currently enrolled in college and pursuing a four-year degree, have completed at least two years of academic study, and have relevant skills or experience in accounting, business, finance, or another area of interest. The company describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive and states that it provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations. The employer participates in E-Verify and complies with pay transparency requirements.

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 is required to obtain the security clearance required for the position.
Submit a current transcript with the application; an unofficial version 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.

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.
Follow established procedures.
Participate in department training and 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 applicable.
Assist staff members with everyday tasks to learn business operations and workflow.
Participate in volunteering and networking events, presentations, and discussions about the healthcare insurance industry.