Finance Intern - Summer 2027

Holmes Murphy & Associates; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Holmes Murphy & Associates in West Des Moines, IA is offering a 10-week Summer Finance Internship designed to give you hands-on exposure to the finance team. You will learn through real tasks in financial reporting, AR, AP, treasury, and internal controls.

The program emphasizes practical learning, on-site collaboration, and professional development with leadership support, making it a strong stepping stone for an accounting or finance career.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or another related field.
• Prior work experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to the finance team including financial reporting, insurance and vendor payables, treasury, and accounts receivable.
• Assist the accounts receivable team with recording payments received to client accounts and validating work completed.
• Prepare reconciliations. Assist various finance teams with reconciliations of information to the general ledger.
• Analyze financial data. Assist with the transition of client accounts, requests for historical data, and other ad hoc requests.
• Assist in documentation of internal controls and processes surrounding various transaction cycles.

Education

Undergraduate student in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Job Description: Holmes Murphy Finance Intern - Summer 2027 West Des Moines, IA (Onsite)

Are you looking to gain valuable professional experience in a vibrant environment? If so, look no further than our Summer Internship Program! We have a Finance Internship opportunity with our Finance team in the West Des Moines, IA office. This opportunity will start in the summer for our Summer Internship Program offering a forward-thinking, innovative, and vibrant company culture. Join us for our 10-week summer program for an internship opportunity that will give you invaluable insights into the industry while getting exposure to learning and developing your skills.

You will:

• Gain exposure to the finance team including financial reporting, insurance and vendor payables, treasury, and accounts receivable.
• Responsibilities include:
  • Assist the accounts receivable team with recording payments received to client accounts and validating work completed.
  • Prepare reconciliations. Assist various finance teams with reconciliations of information to the general ledger.
  • Analyze financial data. Assist with the transition of client accounts, requests for historical data, and other ad hoc requests.
  • Assist in documentation of internal controls and processes surrounding various transaction cycles.

Why Holmes Murphy?

• Paid Experience: Earn while you learn.
• On-Site Engagement: Enjoy the full experience of working on-site, building meaningful connections and gaining practical knowledge.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of a robust learning environment that encourages growth and development.
• Leadership Support: Opportunities to collaborate with and learn from industry experts throughout all areas of Holmes Murphy. Unmatched visibility and access to leadership, all the way up to the executive level - we love our interns!

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or another related field.
• Prior work experience is a plus.

We also know imposter syndrome is real and the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting awesome candidates.

Holmes Murphy & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

There's No Place Like Holmes! You'll love what you do and who you do it with when you join Holmes Murphy!

Not only can you create connections, experience the energy, and seize the opportunities we have, but you can also:

• Grow Your Career - An abundance of opportunity awaits! Our independence gives our growing and dynamic organization the freedom to create an environment where talent mobility thrives - whether that means career progression, expanding your skill set, or transferring to another Holmes Murphy office.
• Learn... On Us - We believe in building the best experts in the industry, supported through a variety of benefits like continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
• Share in Our Success - Our privately held structure allows us to share our collective success in ways that matter. One of the many ways is through our 401(k)-profit share, which is distributed to all employees regardless of their own contributions!
• Take Time to Recharge - We offer generous time off, including a Health Matters Day, Celebrate Day (for your birthday!), Diversity Day, Volunteer Time Off, and paid parental leave. And yes, we encourage you to take time away!