Intern, Accounting & Finance

AgCertain; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-week internship

Competitive pay

Project-based work

Professional development

Networking events

Potential full-time roles

Job summary

AgCertain is offering a 12-week Accounting & Finance Internship designed to give hands-on experience with core accounting and financial tasks. You will work on a project addressing business-critical needs and contribute to AgCertain’s growth in the food and agriculture sector.

The internship features competitive pay, opportunities for professional development, networking events, and potential full-time roles or additional internships for outstanding performers.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies for Business, Finance, or Accounting.
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint and general technical skills.
• Interest in business and a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrates integrity, candor, excellence, curiosity, and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environments.
• Fulfill tasks with high engagement and attention to detail.
• Develop skills using accounting software and tools to support data accuracy.
• Build understanding of AgCertain’s role in food and agriculture.
• Ensure communication with supervisors through progress reporting.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Technical skills

Education

Business/Finance/Accounting

Job description

As an Accounting & Finance Intern, you will gain experience with fundamental accounting and finance tasks. Each intern will be given a project that addresses business critical needs and will impact AgCertain through their work in a meaningful way.Responsibilities and DutiesOperate safely and appropriately in all AgCertain situations and environmentsFulfill tasks with high engagement and attention to detailDevelop skills using accounting software and tools, including spreadsheet management and financial analysis programs, to support data accuracy and reportingBuild your understanding of AgCertain’s growing role in the food and agriculture industryEnsure strong communication with supervisors and leadership through continual reporting on project progressPerform all other duties as assignedCurrently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies for Business, Finance, Accounting, or related fieldStrong Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and technical skillsHave an interest in businessA willingness to learnAct with integrity, candor, excellence, curiosity, and a commitment to safetyOur Internship Program12-week internship (May 24 – August 13, 2027)Competitive payProject-based workProfessional development opportunitiesNetworking eventsFull time roles or additional internships offered to interns with exceptional performance