Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Great West, An Old Republic Company

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Internship at Great West Casualty Company, located in South Sioux City, NE. Great West, an Old Republic Company, has specialized in providing premier insurance products and services to the trucking industry for over 65 years. This internship offers detail-oriented students a valuable opportunity to gain real-world accounting experience and apply their classroom knowledge within a successful and growing organization. You will develop professional skills and contribute to financial operations alongside experienced accounting professionals, impacting the success of a leading insurance company.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person South Sioux City, NE
• Mission: Gain hands-on experience supporting various accounting functions while learning how financial operations contribute to the success of a leading insurance company.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations & Reporting: Assist with daily accounting operations and financial reporting activities.
• Transactions: Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Financial Analysis: Prepare and analyze financial data, reports, and reconciliations, including participation in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis projects.
• Close Activities: Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Quality Assurance: Review financial records for accuracy and completeness.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Entry-Level career.
• Experience: Junior or Senior standing preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; excellent attention to detail and accuracy; effective written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Bonus: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred.