Summer Accounting Intern - On-Site Columbia

Southcarolinablues; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and exposure to industry‑le

Volunteer and networking opportunities

Paid holidays during the internship

Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual

Subsidized health plans and dental and

On-site cafeterias and fitness centers

Employee Assistance programs

National discounts to movies, theaters

Job summary

Palmetto GBA, a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina subsidiary, offers a 2027 Summer Accounting Student Intern position in Columbia, SC. The 12-week, on-site internship runs May 17–August 6, 2027, with Monday–Friday hours and security clearance prerequisites for US citizenship.

You will gain hands-on experience with accounting tasks, data handling, and learning operations in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 12 semester hours earned in accounting or a combination of accounting and finance credits and must be currently enrolled in college and working towards obtaining a 4-year degree.
• Have completed at least two years of academic study (rising junior or senior).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Analytical or critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Training, tasks, and technologies you use will vary based on the area you work in.
• Working under direct supervision, you will complete tasks for maintaining information used in the department.
• You will utilize various systems and tools to perform research and assist with projects as needed and follow established procedures.
• You will participate in department training designed to help you acquire applicable knowledge and skills in your area of study.
• You will complete area tasks that are conducive to learning the departmental procedures and applying industry/field best practices.
• You may communicate with other areas of the company.
• You may create, present, and/or report on area statistics and/or knowledge acquired.
• You will perform tasks that help in learning the business area and which provide an overall view of company operations.
• Assist other staff members with everyday tasks in order to gain an understanding of business operations and workflow.
• You will participate in a variety of volunteering and networking events, presentations, and discussions to learn more about the healthcare insurance industry.

Job description

Palmetto GBA, a BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina subsidiary, offers a 2027 Summer Accounting Student Intern position in Columbia, SC. The 12-week, on-site internship runs May 17–August 6, 2027, with Monday–Friday hours and security clearance prerequisites for US citizenship.

You will gain hands-on experience with accounting tasks, data handling, and learning operations in a supportive team environment.