About the role#
The Expense Management Intern supports the Expense Management Team with daily, monthly, and quarterly finance activities. You will gain hands-on exposure to budgeting, expense accounting, and financial reporting processes while working alongside experienced professionals. This role involves a mix of routine accounting tasks and project work designed to provide a broad understanding of company operations.
What you'll do#
- Prepare general ledger account reconciliations.
- Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation.
- Assist in the preparation of management reporting materials.
- Upload financial data into various systems for budgeting purposes.
- Collaborate with team members while also completing assigned work independently.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor degree program for Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Strong mathematical and accounting skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship located in Des Moines, Iowa.
- The program runs on a rolling basis.
About American Equity
American Equity provides annuity products for retirement income planning. The company focuses on fixed index and traditional fixed annuities to assist individuals with financial security. Founded in 1995, the organization is based in West Des Moines, Iowa. It operates as a public company with a staff of 501 to 1,000 employees.
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