Intern - Finance

Midland States Bank; Effingham (IL); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Stock purchase plan

Descripción de la vacante

Midland States Bank is seeking a Finance Intern in Effingham, IL to support the Accounting and FP&A teams. You will assist with daily accounting tasks, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting, gaining broad exposure to corporate finance within banking.

The internship runs Summer 2027 (mid-May to early August). You will work a 40-hour week, Monday–Friday, at the Effingham office, with opportunities to learn systems and contribute to projects across the finance function.

Formación

• Internship duration: Summer 2027 (mid-May to early August).
• 40-hour work week, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Must reside local to Effingham, IL and report to Effingham office.
• Enrolled in Accounting, Finance, or related business degree with at least 2 years completed.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability are required.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to learn new software.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with daily accounting functions and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Participate in quarterly financial reporting processes.
• Support finance-related system implementations and process improvements.
• Complete special projects for the Finance department and collaborate with FP&A teams.
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulations.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel

Time management

Microsoft Office

Learning agility

Educación

Accounting/Finance degree (2 years completed)

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Salary & Benefits

At Midland States Bank, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of short-term incentives (i.e. bonus and/or commission) and may include long-term incentives (i.e. stock awards). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K plan with company match and may include the opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Intern - Finance Effingham, IL Rate of Pay: $18 an hour

Company Statement

At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident, and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and

At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Position Summary

The Finance Intern will support the Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams with recurring accounting and financial reporting activities, budgeting and forecasting support, and special projects that provide broad exposure to corporate finance within the banking industry.

Primary Accountabilities

• Assist with daily accounting functions and account reconciliations.


• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.


• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.


• Participate in quarterly financial reporting processes.


• Support finance-related system implementations and process improvement initiatives.


• Complete special projects that provide value to the Finance department and exposure to multiple business functions while collaborating with the Accounting and FP&A teams.


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: The internship will run for Summer of 2027 beginning mid-May and ending early August.


• Able to work a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.


• Must reside local to the Effingham, IL area and report to the Effingham office.


• Enrolled in an Accounting, Finance, or related business degree program at a college or university with at least 2 years completed.


• Works well in team environment.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• Demonstrates ability to learn and use new software and programs.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.


• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.


• Willingness to learn new systems and concepts and contribute in a collaborative team environment.

Competencies

• Business insight


• Cultivates innovation


• Drives results


• Makes sound decisions


• Being a brand champion


• Collaborates


• Communicates effectively


• Customer focus


• Being Authentic


• Emotional Intelligence


• Self-development


• Being flexible and adaptable

Accommodations

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at [e-mail].

Legal & Additional Details

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT

Recruitment Technology

Midland States Bank may use automated tools and artificial intelligence ("AI") to assist with recruiting, screening, and hiring decisions. In accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act (effective January 1, 2026), these tools are designed and monitored to be neutral and job‑related, and must not be used in a way that discriminates against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic.