Accounting Intern

Health Care Service Corporation

. Assist accounting team members in preparing and analyzing GAAP-basis financial statements .

Posted 10/17/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $19 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills and proficiency in GAAP accounting principles while effectively communicating with management and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Capable of conducting research, analyzing data, and supporting financial operations and due diligence processes.

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GAAP AccountingFinancial AnalysisData AnalysisInterpersonal CommunicationMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationStatutory Accounting ResearchFinancial Due DiligenceData AnalysisProject Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Outlook

Industry Keywords

Financial OperationsM&A TransactionsHIPAA ComplianceCorporate IntegrityDiversity Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist accounting team members in preparing and analyzing GAAP-basis financial statements
Research and document statutory and GAAP accounting positions
Document and support financial due diligence for potential company investments or M&A transactions
Communicate with management regarding developments in assigned responsibilities
Perform special projects as required or requested
Gain exposure to financial operations, automation tools, and financial technologies
Own components of project work and deliverables with guidance from an assigned mentor and manager
Conduct research, analyze data and information, and develop recommendations for business decisions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Support departmental initiatives improving business outcomes and member/client experience
Develop and deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree; rising senior with a major in accounting, finance, or a business-related field; other majors may be considered
Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
Available for the full duration of the 10-week program
Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication
Strong analytical skills
Practical, developed PC skills, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
Experience with technology is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

10-week paid internship
Curated development plans
Formal intern orientation
Weekly networking opportunities among interns and company leaders
Professional development workshops
Volunteer activities
Health and wellness benefits
401(k) savings plan
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Other incentives
Annual incentive bonus plan