Accounting Intern

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Cafeteria

Employee appreciation events

Company-wide activities

Job summary

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company in West Des Moines, IA, is offering a paid Summer Internship for undergraduate students in accounting/finance. The internship runs May 17–August 6, 2027, up to 40 hours per week, with potential for a full-time role in the future.

It is not remote and requires current enrollment as a sophomore, junior, or senior with accounting/finance-related studies. Eligible candidates should have basic accounting knowledge and be proficient with Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Currently-enrolled sophomore, junior or senior! in an undergraduate college or university; May 2027 graduates are not eligible.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learns and assists with the quarterly financial reporting process.
• Assists with reconciling outstanding checks and unclaimed property.
• Learns and assists with reinsurance accounting and related reporting.
• Performs various account and cash reconciliations.
• Assists with coding and entering accounts payable transactions.
• Prepares and enters monthly journal entries.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic accounting principles

Financial concepts

Education

Undergraduate student (Accounting/Finance/Business)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Internship

At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we’re headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.

Internship Details

Farmers Mutual Hail (located in West Des Moines, IA) is currently looking for a qualified undergraduate to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program. This is a paid internship starting Monday, May 17 through Friday, August 6, working up to 40 hours per week for the summer, with the potential to turn into a full-time, permanent position in the future.

We are looking for currently-enrolled college students who are close to the West Des Moines area, as this is not a remote internship.

Requirements

Education: Must be a currently-enrolled sophomore, junior or senior at an undergraduate college or university, majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. May 2027 graduates will not be eligible.

Skills: Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learns and assists with the quarterly financial reporting process.
• Assists with reconciling outstanding checks and unclaimed property.
• Learns and assists with reinsurance accounting and related reporting.
• Performs various account and cash reconciliations.
• Assists with coding and entering accounts payable transactions.
• Prepares and enters monthly journal entries.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Office environment with individual workspace provided.
• Casual dress.
• On-site fitness center and cafeteria.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Opportunity to participate in company-wide activities.

Eligibility

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company, SI. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.