Cash Operations Intern

EMC Insurance; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EMC Insurance is offering a paid internship in its Financial Planning & Analysis department, with hybrid work options for Des Moines Area residents. The role involves assisting with daily accounts payable and receivables, budgeting, and financial analysis for leadership.

The ideal candidate is a freshman or sophomore with GPA 3.0+, studying Accounting, Finance, or Business, and possesses strong communication and analytical skills. This internship can lead to regular full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Freshman or sophomore year preferred
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0+ preferred
• Accounting/Finance/Business majors preferred or related field of studies

Responsibilities

• Paid internship in EMC’s Financial Planning & Analysis department
• Participates in the financial budgetary process – daily accounts payable and receivables processes
• Reporting and providing financial analysis to leadership
• Provides new ideas and improvements to current processes

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business majors preferred

Job description

Explore a variety of careers in insurance with EMC! By participating in our paid intern program, you’ll develop industry-related knowledge, enhance skills that are transferable to any professional setting and do meaningful work to help achieve our goals. Your daily responsibilities, special projects and activities will provide both structured and unstructured opportunities to help you learn and grow as a professional. When you network with executives, connect with a mentor, explore other departments and volunteer in the community, you’ll see your impact at EMC on a larger level. Plus, successful interns are invited to apply for regular full-time positions. Join us at EMC! You’re going to love it here—you can count on it.

This position will be hybrid work for candidates who reside in the Des Moines Metro area.

Essential Functions:

• Paid internship working in EMC’s Financial Planning & Analysis department
• Participates in the financial budgetary process – daily accounts payable and receivables processes
• Reporting and providing financial analysis to leadership
• Provides new ideas and improvements to current processes
• Learns about EMC systems and functions

Education & Experience:

• Completion of freshman or sophomore year preferred
• Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher preferred
• Accounting, Finance, Business majors preferred or other related field of studies

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical ability
• Strong organizational skills
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving
• Attention to detail

The hiring salary range for this position will vary based on geographic location, falling within either the $19.50-$23.00 range. A hiring range represents a subset of the full salary range. The actual salary will depend on several factors, including relevant education, skills, and experience of an applicant, geographic location, and business needs.

Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

All of our locations are tobacco free including in company vehicles.

Why should you choose to apply for a position at EMC?

We can give you plenty of reasons why EMC is a great place to work:

• More than 105 years of financial strength and stability
• Named a five-star insurance carrier by Insurance Business America
• Two-time recipient of the Best Practices Award of Excellence from the Independent Agents & Brokers of America
• Multiple locations recognized as Top Workplaces based solely on team member feedback
• Corporate culture that engages and empowers team members to achieve their best
• Outstanding benefits with life, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Competitive paid time off plan and a full day of volunteer time off annually
• Financial incentives, including a 401(k) plan match, pension plan, OneEMC bonus plan and recognition and anniversary awards
• Professional development and growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Wellness initiatives to improve team member well-being and reduce health insurance costs
• Flexibility to dress for your day and opportunities for alternative work arrangements

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