Accounting and Finance Intern

Ameritas provides financial products and advice, including insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services. The Accounting & Finance Intern will gain hands-on experience in two Accounting & Finance areas, supporting financial reporting, broker-dealer accounting, investment accounting, financial planning and analysis, or expense management through accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and analytical activities.

What you'll do:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries related to company activities
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting regulations
• Process journal entries related to company activity and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Prepare audit support schedules
• Prepare daily cash and trades in the accounting system, assist in recording and reconciling investment transactions, and assist in the research and resolution of outstanding cash/holdings differences
• Process journal entries and work with full-time staff on ad hoc projects, tasks, and initiatives
• Conduct regular benchmarking analyses to compare organizational performance against industry standards and competitors, identifying areas for improvement and strategic growth opportunities
• Compile and prepare quarterly rollforward and reporting packages, ensuring accuracy and completeness to provide stakeholders with clear insights into financial performance and progress
• Assist in preparation of sales reporting for the individual division including reconciliation and adjustment recording process
• Perform project accounting reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and work with business partners to facilitate corrections
• Create and distribute monthly project cost reports

What they're looking for:

• Working towards a 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance at a Sophomore or Junior status
• Able to commit to a full year of work – part-time during the academic school year and full-time during the summer
• PT includes 10-20 hours a week
• FT includes 30-40 hours a week
• Consistently demonstrates initiative and a professional, self-directed approach to responsibilities
• Demonstrates effective time management when meeting deadlines, performs responsibilities with accuracy, and adapts to changing situations
• Proven ability to work well and proactively communicate with all levels of management within the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Keen analytical and critical thinking skills
• Extremely strong Microsoft Office technical skills
• This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S

Benefits:

• This is a hybrid role working partially in-office and partially from home.
• A heavy commitment to volunteering and community support.
• Employee well-being.
• Professional development and opportunity.
• Inclusion and diversity.
• Team building and collaboration.