Accounting Intern - Financial Reporting (Summer 2027)

Transamerica; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 2,387,000 - 3,399,000; Full time

Job summary

Transamerica Corporation invites applications for an Accounting Intern in Cedar Rapids, IA, focusing on financial reporting for Summer 2027. The role involves basic accounting tasks, data compilation, and analysis under supervision, with exposure to financial statements and internal controls.

The internship targets students pursuing an accounting degree, with emphasis on Excel-based analysis and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• To qualify for an internship, applicants must be currently enrolled at a college or university pursuing an accounting degree.
• Other degrees such as finance or business analytics may be considered, but the student must have an interest in accounting principles.
• Internships are not available for students who have completed their college education or who will graduate prior to the conclusion of the internship.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is expected.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional accounting work involving compilation, consolidation, and analysis of financial data.
• Drafts segments of statements and disclosures and ensures the information is complete and accurate.
• Reconciles, investigates, corrects, and adjusts accounting information under deadlines.
• Prepares financial statements, disclosures, and other reporting requirements for internal management and for the parent company, Aegon.
• Uses multiple financial systems and reporting tools to produce analyses.
• Handles project work and ad-hoc requests as needed.
• Assists in consolidation and reporting of budget and forecast results.
• Adheres to the company internal controls framework.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Data interpretation

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting degree in progress

Finance or business analytics considered

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Transamerica Corporation invites applications for an Accounting Intern in Cedar Rapids, IA, focusing on financial reporting for Summer 2027. The role involves basic accounting tasks, data compilation, and analysis under supervision, with exposure to financial statements and internal controls.

The internship targets students pursuing an accounting degree, with emphasis on Excel-based analysis and strong communication skills.