Accounting Intern

Job Information Job Title Accounting Intern Home Department: Accounting Employment Status: Summer 2027 Intern | Full-time Schedule: Ex. 40 hours/week with Flexible Scheduling Opportunities Position Location: Corporate office, Hybrid Flexibility This position offers flexible remote/hybrid work scheduling and we are targeting candidates who are located within the commutable greater Fond du Lac, WI area. To learn more, visit us at: Overview Protecting our policyholders’ dreams, passions, and livelihoods has a direct impact on the communities we serve. We work towards excellence, conduct ourselves with high integrity, and take our work seriously, but not ourselves. Small Details. Big Difference. Find out how you can make a difference with a career at Society. Society Insurance is seeking an Accounting Intern to join our Finance team during the 2027 summer, with the option to extend into the school year. This position will support Accounting processes by performing general accounting duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager. About the Role Handles daily remittance scanning, verifying reports, preparing cash envelopes, and updating database. Assists with bi-weekly accounts payable process. This may include coding of invoices to appropriate general ledger accounts, setting up new vendors, processing and posting payments. Verifies accounts by balancing daily claims check register; reconciling bank statements. Assists with various duties related to preparation of monthly financial statements. This may include journal entries, preparation of bank reconciliations, and validation of monthly reports. Verifies billing report; mails daily refund and dividend checks. Prepares daily incoming mail by opening envelopes; distributing bills to appropriate person. Assists with various Finance department projects as assigned. Prepares daily salvage and subrogation copies and distributes to appropriate department; verifies reports by reconciling to actual checks received. Assists other accounting team personnel with the managing of unclaimed property process. Contributes to team effort by providing backup and assistance to the Accounting department when needed. About You You are customer focused and dedicated to meeting expectations. You are patient and practice active listening. You are organized and can multitask effectively. You are tolerant with people and processes. You have excellent communication skills. What it Will Take Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Knowledge of accounting topics. 3.0 or better cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale preferred. Completion of at least one accounting course preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office, Accounts Payable and Receivable system, Internet, and e-mail software preferred. What Society Can Offer with your Internship Award-Winning Program: Our internship program was honored with the 2024 and 2025 Best Internship Program Award by Employ Humanity. Hands-on Experience: Engage in real work related to your degree with opportunities for job shadowing. Competitive Pay: This is a paid internship with competitive compensation. Paid Holidays: Benefit from paid time off during holidays. Mental Health Wellness: Receive 8 paid hours annually to prioritize your mental well-being. Path to Full-Time Employment: High-performing interns may be considered for full-time positions after graduation. Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals and fellow interns through company events and external networking activities. Summer Series Events: Participate in exclusive intern events across Fond du Lac county, including volunteer work, networking, and social gatherings. Company Intern Events: Enjoy dedicated intern-only activities like escape rooms, an end-of-summer party, and more. Society Insurance prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Society Insurance also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. Society Insurance is a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr