Accounting Intern: Financial Operations (Hybrid)

State Farm; Bloomington, Dunwoody, Richardson, Tempe (IL, GA, TX, AZ); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Leave 40h

Military Leave

401(k) Savings Plan

Mutual Funds

Commuter Benefits

Wellness programs

US Discount program

Good Neighbor Grant

Matching Gift program

Employee Assistance Fund

Company Holidays

Job summary

State Farm offers a summer internship in Financial Operations for hands-on accounting and financial analysis at a Fortune 50 company. You’ll work on projects across Core Accounting and Auditing, gaining insights into forecasting and regulatory processes.

The program provides hybrid work, mentoring from leadership, and exposure to multiple teams, with a focus on practical learning and professional development throughout the summer.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 (overall and in major)
• Pursuing degree in Accounting
• Must be enrolled in at least one course through the completion of the internship
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including advanced formulas and automation techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Learning agility and adaptability to work across multiple teams
• Teamwork
• Critical thinking and analytical problem solving
• Initiative and curious mindset

Responsibilities

• Gain real-world experience in accounting and financial analysis across multiple teams
• Perform research and analysis of financial information and contribute to strategic decision-making processes
• Communicate financial information and analysis and explain complex topics to help the audience make informed decisions
• Review the effectiveness and efficiency of financial, operational, risk management, and compliance control systems by completing audit assignments
• Interpret and evaluate compliance with external reporting requirements and accounting guidance
• Compile, prepare, and analyze forecasts, financial statements, and reports to enable informed decision-making and identify trends and impacts
• Identify and implement process enhancements to allow for greater efficiency and analysis
• Present business insights and recommendations to leadership
• Intern work topics may include: Financial statement preparation and analysis, Statutory accounting concepts, Financial results reporting and forecasting, Tax filing and planning, Researching regulations and potential impacts, Implementing process enhancements, Cash flow forecasting and insights, Internal audits and financial controls, Enterprise planning and budget analysis, Cost/benefit analysis, Competitor and industry trend analysis

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Learning agility

Initiative

Curiosity

Education

Pursuing degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

State Farm offers a summer internship in Financial Operations for hands-on accounting and financial analysis at a Fortune 50 company. You’ll work on projects across Core Accounting and Auditing, gaining insights into forecasting and regulatory processes.

The program provides hybrid work, mentoring from leadership, and exposure to multiple teams, with a focus on practical learning and professional development throughout the summer.