Summer Accounting Student Intern - Palmetto GBA

BlueCross and BlueShield of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Volunteer opportunities

Paid holidays

PTO accrual

Health benefits

On-site facilities

Employee assistance

National discounts

Job summary

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina's Palmetto GBA offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Columbia. This 12-week, 40-hour on-site program runs May 17–August 6, 2027, with tasks across accounting/finance and related areas under supervision. You’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and networking opportunities in a supportive environment.

US citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance; on-site only in Columbia, SC, during weekdays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Currently enrolled in college and working towards obtaining a 4-year degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining documents, spreadsheets, databases, or related items.
• Use various systems and tools to perform research and support projects.
• Participate in department training to acquire knowledge and skills.
• Assist staff with daily tasks to understand business operations and workflow.
• Attend volunteering and networking events to learn about the healthcare insurance industry.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Accounting/Finance coursework

Pursuing a 4-year degree

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Summary

Join one of Columbia's top employers for our 2027 Summer Internship! This is an exciting opportunity to gain real-world, industry experience and the first step towards building a long-lasting, stable career after graduation.

Working with your assigned team, the Student Intern will embark on a professional development journey, gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. Your responsibilities will evolve based on the needs of the department and your growing expertise.

Description

These positions require a security clearance, which requires US citizenship to obtain.

Logistics: Palmetto GBA is one of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina's subsidiary companies.

Location: This is a full-time internship position (40 hours/week) Monday-Friday working on-site at 17 Technology Circle, Columbia SC 29203, from May 17 - August 6, 2027 in an office environment. You must be able to work on-site 5 days/week in Columbia throughout the 12-week internship.

SCA Benefit Requirements: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary companies have contracts with the federal government subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA).

What You'll Do:

• 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. This could include maintaining documents, spreadsheets, databases, or related items.
• 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.

To Qualify for this Position, You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Good planning and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to follow directions and ask questions to ensure a productive internship.
• Microsoft Office.

We Prefer that You Have:

• Minimum of 12 semester hours earned in the field of 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).
• Skills and/or experience related to your area of interest (e.g. accounting, business, or finance, etc.).

What We Can Do For You:

We understand the value of a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to be an employer where employees across all spectrums have access and opportunity to develop their skills, advance their careers, and contribute their unique abilities to the growth of our company.

• Mentorship and exposure to industry-leading experts
• Volunteer and networking opportunities
• Paid holidays during the internship
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
• Subsidized health plans and dental and vision coverage
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Employee Assistance programs
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks, and more

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company