Intern Accounting

Compeer Financial; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

401k match

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA/FSA

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Volunteer time off

Flexible schedules

Learning programs

Inclusion Council

Certification reimbursement

Job summary

Compeer Financial invites applications for an Intern Accounting role located in Mankato, MN. The intern will support patronage accounting, internal and external reporting, and client service related to the patronage program.

We seek students pursuing an Accounting or Finance degree with 1-2 years of relevant experience and strong Excel/Word/Access skills. This paid internship runs full-time through summer 2027, with part-time hours during the school year.

Qualifications

• Working towards an Accounting or Finance degree with 1-2 years of experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and Access.
• Solid organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving skills and time management.
• Must be detail-oriented with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patronage: balance estates, transfers, retirements, outstanding checks, and general ledger balancing.
• Provide high quality service to internal and external clients regarding the patronage program.
• Support reporting duties for internal, regulatory and external needs related to patronage.

Skills

Excel

Word

Access

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Job description

Empowered to live. Inspired to work.
Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

CPT & Pre-Opt candidates invited to apply.

This is a paid internship; however, the intern must provide their own housing and transportation. Business related transportation and expenses will be paid by the organization. This intern will work full-time through the summer of 2027, and part-time during the following school year up until graduation. The internship is located out of the Mankato, MN office location. If pursuing internship credit through your university, it is your responsibility to consult with your advisor and review the internship's job description to ensure it meets the minimum eligibility requirements.

The contributions you will make:

The Intern Accounting serves Compeer Financial’s internal and external clients by providing financial accounting services. The Intern will primarily focus on Compeer’s patronage dividend process by providing internal, regulatory and external reporting services.

A typical day:

• Patronage: Works with estates, transfers, retirements, outstanding checks, patronage agreements, unclaimedpropertyand general ledger balancing asappropriate.
• Client service: Provideshigh qualityservice to internal and external clients by answering questions and resolving issues related to Compeer’s patronage program ina timelymatter.

The skills and experience we prefer you have:

• Working towards completing an Accounting or Finance degree, with 1-2 years of experience.
• Strong working knowledge of computers and software applications such as Excel, Word, and Access.
• Solid organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solvingskillsand time managementrequired.
• Must also be detailoriented,accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

How we will take care of you:

Actual hourly rate offered is dependent upon year in school, work experience, transferable skills, business needs and market demands. The hourly rate range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Base Pay

$19 - $20 USD

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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