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Accounting and Finance Intern #4685 Lincoln, Nebraska Apply for this job now! Area of Interests Intern Full-Time/Part Time Part-time Job Description

The Accounting & Finance (A&F) Intern role supports various areas of the Accounting & Finance Department at Ameritas including, but not limited to, investment and broker-dealer accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning and analysis. The A&F intern responsibilities include creating accounting journal entries, processing reconciliations, participation in special projects, preparing reports, developing and analyzing financial information, and compiling presentations. This role has exposure to day-to-day accounting and finance responsibilities and project work to move the business forward. The ideal candidate is on an Accounting and/or Finance track.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

This internship will begin May 2025. This is a hybrid role working partially in-office and partially from home.

What you do

• Create accounting entries for routine transactions.
• Perform monthly and quarterly reconciliations.
• Review quarterly financial statements by examining product line results, key metrics, and trends.
• Utilize financial databases for reporting and analysis.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, including monthly and quarterly statements.
• Contribute to special projects or ad-hoc tasks as assigned.

What you bring

• Working towards a 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance at a Sophomore or Junior status.
• Able to commit to a full year of work - part-time during the academic school year and full-time during the summer.
• PT includes 10-20 hours a week
• FT includes 30-40 hours a week
• Consistently demonstrates initiative and a professional, self-directed approach to responsibilities.
• Accepts additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.
• Demonstrates effective time management when meeting deadlines, performs responsibilities with accuracy, and adapts to changing situations.
• Proven ability to work well and proactively communicate with all levels of management within the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Keen analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Extremely strong Microsoft Office technical skills.

What we offer

• Our company motto is "Fulfilling Life" and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
• We're committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.

This internship is benefits ineligible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

About this Position's Pay The pay range posted reflects a nationwide Minimum to Maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization. Job Details Pay Range

Pay Range

The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay.
The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $13.33 - $26.67 / hour Pay Transparency Pay transparency is rooted in principles of fairness, equity, and accountability within the workplace. Sharing pay ranges for all job postings is one way Ameritas shows our commitment to equitable compensation practices. Ameritas

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Summer work,

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