Accounting Analyst Intern

CCSI CC Services, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Case study competition

Professional development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Intern socials and lunches

Volunteer opportunities

401(k) with company match

Paid leave program

Job summary

COUNTRY Financial is seeking an accounting intern to gain real-world experience across Income Tax, Internal Audit, and Financial Reporting. You will work with mentors, participate in case studies, and network with professionals while contributing to projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing accounting with CPA aspirations, available late May 2027 to August 2027, and willing to continue part-time into fall 2027 and spring 2028. Strong Excel skills and communication are valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting; CPA track preferred.
• Available for full-time hours from late May 2027 to early August 2027; internship extendable through fall 2027 and spring 2028; graduation May 2028 or later.
• Strong customer service, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist across Income Tax, Internal Audit, and Financial Reporting areas.
• Participate in case study competition and mentor sessions.
• Engage in real projects and networking opportunities within COUNTRY.
• Support analytical tasks and collaborate with teams to deliver results.

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Conflict management

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial! We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work.

About the role

At COUNTRY Financial we pride ourselves on offering a competitive and enriching internship program. As an intern you will be part of the COUNTRY family, be assigned real and meaningful work, partner with a mentor, attend speaker sessions with employees of all levels, learn about future career opportunities, participate in a case study competition, have ample opportunities to network within the organization, volunteer in our community, and so much more! We’re excited you are considering us to enhance your college and internship experience. This opportunity interacts with three separate areas of the organization: Income Tax, Internal Audit, and Financial Reporting. Each area provides an opportunity to see a different function of the organization.

Income tax focuses on the periodical accruals for both state and federal income tax, crossing over various industries, as well as assisting with the preparation and review of the final returns. Internal Audit provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the company’s operations. While providing a unique opportunity to work both with internal teams at the company as well as our external auditors. Financial Reporting’s primary focus is on the creation of all internal and external financial statements and regulatory filings. This also includes completing thorough analysis over each statement to ensure their appropriateness and material accuracy.

Application Timeline

We know waiting can be difficult, so we want to set expectations upfront. Our internship recruiting process takes place over several months. Applications open in mid-September and are reviewed as they are received. HR interviews are expected to begin in mid-October, followed by interviews with hiring leaders. Depending on the role and applicant volume, hiring decisions and offers may be made anytime from October through January. We appreciate your patience throughout the process and will communicate updates as they become available.

How does this role make an impact? "Test drive" a potential career path through real corporate projects, collaboration in meetings, and several networking opportunities. While working alongside and learning from expert leaders at all levels of the company, in addition to teaming up with fellow interns to showcase your ideas, our interns impact the business, and experience professional and personal growth.

Do you have what we're looking for?

Pursuing a degree in Accounting. Ideally on a track for CPA designation. This is a year-long internship. Must be able to work full-time hours from late May 2027 to early August 2027. The internship will be extended part-time through fall 2027 and spring 2028. Graduation date of May 2028 or beyond. Strong customer service, negotiation, and conflict management skills. Ability to be productive, with high degree of accuracy/attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive. Exercises analytical and critical thinking skills. Responds well under pressure. Demonstrates intellectual curiosity. High familiarity with Microsoft Excel.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match. COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Country is headquartered in Bloomington, IL and our corporate internship program follows a hybrid schedule. If you're based at our Bloomington, IL corporate office, you'll enjoy a hybrid work schedule - three days in the office and two days working remotely. For roles posted as remote, candidates who live more than 50 miles from Bloomington, IL may qualify for a fully remote arrangement.

From the moment you’re hired, we invest in you. We know job satisfaction fuels your contribution, so we offer competitive benefits that help you achieve your professional goals:

• Mentorship program
• Case study competition
• Professional development opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Intern socials and lunches
• Volunteer opportunities
• Eligibility to make contributions to the 401(k) with company match
• Paid leave program

Have additional questions? Get in touch with Human Resources at [e-mail].

Country Financial® is a family of affiliated companies (collectively, COUNTRY) located in Bloomington, IL.

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