Finance / Accounting Intern

Job Description

Finance/Accounting Intern | Berkley Technology Services

The Tone:
This is an internship at Berkley Technology Services, located in Urbandale, IA. Berkley Technology Services (BTS) functions as the technology solution for W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Commercial Lines Insurance Company, delivering innovative IT solutions to over 60 operating units across the globe. The company fosters a culture centered on innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, viewing itself as a community of technology leaders. This role offers highly motivated students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive valuable on-the-job training, and deepen their understanding of business and technology in a real-world setting, contributing to meaningful projects and developing practical skills.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person Urbandale, IA

• Team: Accounting team
• Mission: Support the annual budget cycle, review invoices, perform month-end close tasks, and assist with general accounting functions within a technology services environment.
• Tech Stack: AI

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support Financial Operations: Assist with the annual budget cycle, review invoices and purchase requests against budget, and perform essential month-end close tasks, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis.
• Enhance Reporting Efficiency: Contribute to bringing automation to various reporting processes, specifically exploring and implementing solutions through AI or other innovative means.
• Collaborate on Strategic Projects: Engage with cross-functional teams and actively participate in assigned projects that align with academic background and team objectives, contributing to shared deliverables.
• Foster Professional Growth: Gain hands-on exposure to real-world business environments, industry tools, and workflows, while benefiting from mentorship and coaching to guide development and integration into the team.
• Present Program Outcomes: At the conclusion of the program, present project outcomes and reflect on learned experiences to Berkley Technology Services leadership.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A high school diploma or GED is required. You must be currently enrolled in a degree program related to Finance or Accounting, or have recently graduated with a relevant degree in a related field. For co-op roles, candidates are typically expected to have completed at least two years of college coursework.
• Experience: This program focuses on providing hands-on experience, valuable on-the-job training, and exposure to industry tools and technologies. While no specific prior work experience is explicitly required, candidates should be prepared to be fully embedded within assigned teams and contribute to projects.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong communication skills (oral and written) for effective interaction with both technical and non-technical teams, keen attention to detail, the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively, a strong customer service orientation, a collaborative mindset, curiosity, and an eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Bonus: Active participation in extracurricular or leadership activities.