Intern, Accounting & Finance

AgCertain Industries; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-week internship

Professional development opportunities

Networking events

Job summary

AgCertain Industries in Ames, IA is seeking an Accounting & Finance Intern to gain hands-on experience with fundamental accounting and finance tasks, including project work that directly impacts the company.

The 12-week internship (May 24 – August 13, 2027) offers competitive pay, project-based assignments, professional development opportunities, networking events, and potential for full-time roles or additional internships for high performers.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies for Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and technical skills
• Have an interest in business
• A willingness to learn
• Act with integrity, candor, excellence, curiosity, and a commitment to safety

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, including spreadsheet management and financial analysis programs, to support data accuracy and reporting
• Build your understanding of AgCertain’s growing role in the food and agriculture industry
• Ensure strong communication with supervisors and leadership through continual reporting on project progress
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Technical skills

Business interest

Willingness to learn

Integrity and safety

Education

Undergraduate or graduate studies in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ames, IA 50010

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 Duties

• 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, including spreadsheet management and financial analysis programs, to support data accuracy and reporting
• Build your understanding of AgCertain’s growing role in the food and agriculture industry
• Ensure strong communication with supervisors and leadership through continual reporting on project progress
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate studies for Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and technical skills
• Have an interest in business
• A willingness to learn
• Act with integrity, candor, excellence, curiosity, and a commitment to safety

Our Internship Program

• 12-week internship (May 24 – August 13, 2027)
• Competitive pay
• Project-based work
• Professional development opportunities
• Networking events
• Full time roles or additional internships offered to interns with exceptional performance