Paid Accounting Intern – Finance & Analysis Projects

Sammons Financial Group Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 56,005,000 - 75,790,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

ESOP

401(k) enrollment

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Volunteer time off

Matching gifts

Job summary

Sammons Financial Group offers an 8- to 10-week paid internship in West Des Moines, IA, designed to give students hands-on experience in Financial Reporting, FP&A, Capital Planning & Analysis, and Investment Accounting. You’ll work collaboratively across levels and participate in development, culture, and volunteer events while exploring other divisions for broader corporate exposure.

The role emphasizes strong accounting knowledge, a basic insurance understanding, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics or similar field.
• Strong understanding of finance, economics, investments, insurance and statistics.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and basic computer skills.
• Bloomberg Terminal experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work on a team independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the team by assisting with projects and duties to advance the department goals.
• Assist with preparation of internal and external reports.
• Maintain effective, positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external parties.
• Assist with maintaining and improving existing internal controls.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork ability

Spreadsheet proficiency

Bloomberg Terminal experience

Understanding of finance

Understanding of accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, economics or similar field

Tools

SAP

Prophix

Workiva

Job description

Sammons Financial Group offers an 8- to 10-week paid internship in West Des Moines, IA, designed to give students hands-on experience in Financial Reporting, FP&A, Capital Planning & Analysis, and Investment Accounting. You’ll work collaboratively across levels and participate in development, culture, and volunteer events while exploring other divisions for broader corporate exposure.

The role emphasizes strong accounting knowledge, a basic insurance understanding, and the ability to work in a