Accounting Intern

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.; Fairfield (IA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. seeks an Accounting Intern to support its Accounting Department in Fairfield, IA. The role offers hands-on experience in month-end close, reconciliations, and compensation processing, with exposure to Workday and Cadency transitions.

You will data-validate, prepare reports, and contribute to process improvements while collaborating with internal teams and external partners. This is an on-site internship as part of Cambridge’s Next Step program.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student pursuing accounting or related field.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to collaborate and meet deadlines.
• Interest in process improvement and data analytics.
• Experience with data handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close activities and reconciliations.
• Support compensation processing and reporting.
• Help with data validation and documentation updates.
• Contribute to Workday and Cadency transition projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organization

Communication

Data analytics

Adaptability

Education

Pursuing Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Workday

Cadency

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Job description

## Accounting InternApply: On-Site: Fairfield, IA: Full time: Posted Today: R-2025-239# **Job Summary**The Accounting Intern will support Cambridge’s Accounting Department, which includes teams focused on commissions, fee billing and processing, accounting systems, financial reporting, and payroll. This internship provides hands-on experience in accounting operations, compensation processing, financial systems, data validation, and process improvement while contributing to strategic projects that affect the department.# **Key Deliverables and Responsibilities*** Assist with month-end close activities, bi-weekly compensation processing, reconciliations, reporting, data validation, and documentation updates.* Support strategic initiatives involving Workday and Cadency transitions, process cleanup, system testing, and related implementation work.* Review existing procedures and processes, identify opportunities for greater efficiency, and provide practical feedback.* Collaborate with product companies, distributors, internal customers, external partners, and other interns to obtain test data and complete project deliverables.* Review data in accounting systems, verify data integrity, and support the transition of payments or compensation processes.* Gain hands-on exposure to the daily operations of the Accounting and Commissions teams while completing a major improvement project.* Use Microsoft 365, Workday, Cadency, compensation systems, SharePoint, internal accounting systems, and approved AI tools such as Copilot. # **What We Are Looking For*** Current undergraduate student pursuing Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Management, or a related field.* Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, organization, accountability, and communication skills.* Comfort working with data, learning new technology, and managing multiple priorities.* Ability to collaborate effectively, meet deadlines, and provide strong customer service.* Curiosity, adaptability during change, initiative, and interest in process improvement.* An accounting background is helpful but not required. **Program Summary:** Cambridge’s Next Step 11-week paid summer internship program (May 17 – July 30) gives students the opportunity to gain valuable insight into both their chosen field and the financial service industry while working on meaningful projects that contribute to business outcomes. Each intern is partnered with a professional mentor and participates in our professional development program, which includes industry education, career workshops, leadership panels, and networking events. Nearly 30% of interns return to Cambridge as full-time associates.**Location:** All internships are on-site, operating out of our Phoenix, AZ or Fairfield, IA offices. Apartment-style housing is available for Fairfield candidates, and some positions may be eligible to work out of our West Des Moines satellite office.**Work Authorization:** Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to accommodate temporary student work authorizations, including initial Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT).**Posting Window:** Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in November. Internships are expected to remain posted until January 15, but may close earlier if filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply early for greatest consideration.**Compensation:** $17-$26 per hour depending upon location, role, and year in school. Interns also receive 2 paid holidays and 2 days of paid time off across the summer.