Accounting Intern: AI-Driven Finance in Surety

Merchants Bonding Company; West Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Merchants Bonding Company is offering a Summer 2027 Accounting Intern position in West Des Moines, IA. You will gain hands-on experience across general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial planning and analysis while exploring AI-supported workflows.

The program runs 12 weeks, full-time in office, with a May 24th start date (flexible) and an August 13th end date (flexible). Pay is $24/hour, and you’ll build foundational accounting skills in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Work experience in a corporate environment or similar setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Campus or community involvement demonstrating collaboration.
• Interest in AI tools and their professional use.
• Leadership roles or initiatives that show drive.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, supporting schedules, and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close activities and reporting.
• Code invoices and route for timely payment processing.
• Review accounts receivable activity and support collections.
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting of results and trends.
• Explore how AI tools can improve accounting workflows.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and controls.

Skills

Resourcefulness

Analytical Thinking

Relationship Building

Communication

Time Management

Professionalism

Education

Accounting degree (pursuing)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Merchants Bonding Company is offering a Summer 2027 Accounting Intern position in West Des Moines, IA. You will gain hands-on experience across general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial planning and analysis while exploring AI-supported workflows.

The program runs 12 weeks, full-time in office, with a May 24th start date (flexible) and an August 13th end date (flexible). Pay is $24/hour, and you’ll build foundational accounting skills in a collaborative