Accounting Intern

Society Insurance Company; Fond du Lac (WI); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning program

Hands-on experience

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Mental health hours

Path to full-time

Networking opportunities

Summer events

Intern events

Job summary

Society Insurance in Fond du Lac, WI offers a summer Accounting Intern position with potential extension into the school year. The role supports the Finance team by performing general accounting duties and assisting with month-end processes.

You’ll handle remittance tasks, AP duties, bank reconciliations and reporting while gaining hands-on experience. The program emphasizes real work, paid compensation, and potential path to full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• GPA 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale preferred.
• Completion of at least one accounting course preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, AP/AR systems, internet and email software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily remittance scanning, verify reports and update databases.
• Assist bi-weekly accounts payable processes, code invoices and set up vendors.
• Balance daily claims and reconcile bank statements.
• Assist with monthly financial statements, journal entries and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare daily mail, distribute bills and support finance projects.

Skills

Customer focus

Active listening

Organization

Tolerance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting systems

Internet

Email software

Job description

Ex. 40 hours/week with Flexible Scheduling Opportunities

Position Location:

Corporate office, Hybrid Flexibility

This position offers flexible remote/hybrid work scheduling and we are targeting candidates who are located within the commutable greater Fond du Lac, WI area. To learn more, visit us at: https://societyinsurance.com/

Overview

Prote cting our policyholders’ dreams, passions, and livelihoods has a direct impact on the communities we serve. We work towards excellence, conduct ourselves with high integrity, and take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Small Details. Big Difference. Find out how you can make a difference with a career at Society.

Society Insurance is seeking an Accounting Intern to join our Finance team during the 2027 summer, with the option to extend into the school year. This position will support Accounting processes by performing general accounting duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.

About the Role

• Handles daily remittance scanning, verifying reports, preparing cash envelopes, and updating database.
• Assists with bi-weekly accounts payable process. This may include coding of invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts, setting up new vendors, processing and posting payments.
• Verifies accounts by balancing daily claims check register; reconciling bank statements.
• Assists with various duties related to preparation of monthly financial statements. This may include journal entries, preparation of bank reconciliations, and validation of monthly reports.
• Verifies billing report; mails daily refund and dividend checks.
• Prepares daily incoming mail by opening envelopes; distributing bills to appropriate person.
• Assists with various Finance department projects as assigned.
• Prepares daily salvage and subrogation copies and distributes to appropriate department; verifies reports by reconciling to actual checks received.
• Assists other accounting team personnel with the managing of unclaimed property process.
• Contributes to team effort by providing backup and assistance to the Accounting department when needed.

About You

• You are customer focused and dedicated to meeting expectations.
• You are patient and practice active listening.
• You are organized and can multitask effectively.
• You are tolerant with people and processes.
• You have excellent communication skills.

What it Will Take

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of accounting topics.
• 3.0 or better cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale preferred.
• Completion of at least one accounting course preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Accounts Payable and Receivable system, Internet, and e-mail software preferred.

What Society Can Offer with your Internship

• Award-Winning Program:Our internship program was honored with the 2024 and 2025 Best Internship Program Award by Employ Humanity.
• Hands-on Experience: Engage in real work related to your degree with opportunities for job shadowing.
• Competitive Pay:This is a paid internship with competitive compensation.
• Paid Holidays:Benefit from paid time off during holidays.
• Mental Health Wellness:Receive 8 paid hours annually to prioritize your mental well-being.
• Path to Full-Time Employment: High-performing interns may be considered for full-time positions after graduation.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals and fellow interns through company events and external networking activities.
• Summer Series Events: Participate in exclusive intern events across Fond du Lac county, including volunteer work, networking, and social gatherings.
• Company Intern Events: Enjoy dedicated intern-only activities like escape rooms, an end-of-summer party, and more.

Society Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Society Insurance also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. Society Insurance is a drug-free workplace.