Accounting Internship

GreatAmerica Financial Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

GreatAmerica Financial Services in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Accounting Intern to join our hybrid Finance team. You will gain hands-on experience, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and ownership of recurring accounting tasks within a collaborative environment.

You’ll perform reconciliations, assist with month-end close, support the annual audit, and help prepare operational and external reports using Excel.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Accounting with minimum GPA 3.25.
• No prior professional work experience required; internships in finance helpful.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; detail-oriented and able to work in a team.
• Strong communication and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger reconciliations for accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in month-end closing procedures.
• Assist the team with tasks related to the annual financial statement audit.
• Prepare and audit recurring operational reports.
• Prepare monthly reporting for external customer programs.
• Contribute to Accounting team strategic initiatives.
• Provide an outstanding experience to internal customers.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Business judgment

Education

Accounting degree (pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounting Intern | GreatAmerica

The Tone

This is an internship with hybrid work arrangements at GreatAmerica, located in Cedar Rapids, IA. GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States, distinguished by its exemplary customer service, principle-centered business philosophy, and team-based operating approach. This role offers hands‑on experience, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and the opportunity to independently manage recurring responsibilities within a collaborative Accounting team. The Accounting Intern will contribute significantly to meaningful financial work, strengthening their accounting knowledge, developing practical Excel skills, and gaining capabilities applicable to their academic pursuits and future career opportunities.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Location: Hybrid – Cedar Rapids, IA
• Team: Accounting team within the Finance Group
• Mission: Contribute to meaningful accounting work and independently own recurring responsibilities within the Accounting team to support GreatAmerica’s financial operations and growth.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do

• Account Reconciliation: Perform general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Month‑End Closing: Actively participate in the critical month‑end closing procedures.
• Audit Support: Assist the team with tasks related to the annual financial statement audit.
• Operational Reporting: Prepare and audit recurring operational reports.
• External Reporting: Prepare monthly reporting for various external customer programs.
• Strategic Participation: Contribute to Accounting team strategic initiatives.
• Customer Service: Provide an outstanding GreatAmerica experience to all customers.

The Must-Haves

• Background: This role is for individuals currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Accounting, making it an Entry‑Level internship. Candidates are expected to have a strong foundational understanding of accounting principles, reflected by a minimum GPA of 3.25 in their studies.
• Experience: No prior professional work experience is required for this internship; however, previous internships or work experience within finance or accounting fields will be considered beneficial.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Excel for various accounting tasks and data management; a strong ability to focus on details and ensure accuracy in financial data and reports; excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective team collaboration and customer interactions; demonstrated initiative, a proactive approach to challenges, and a strong desire to continuously learn and develop accounting capabilities; and sound business judgment to navigate responsibilities effectively.
• Bonus: Prior internships or work experience within finance or accounting.