Accounting Intern

Farmers Mutual Hail (located in West Des Moines, IA) is currently looking for a qualified undergraduate to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program. This is a paid internship starting Monday, May 17 through Friday, August 6, working up to 40 hours per week for the summer, with the potential to turn into a full-time, permanent position in the future.

We are looking for currently-enrolled college students who are close to the West Des Moines area, as this is not a remote internship.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Must be a currently-enrolled sophomore, junior or senior at an undergraduate college or university, majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. (May 2027 graduates will not be eligible).

Skills: Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learns and assists with the quarterly financial reporting process.
• Assists with reconciling outstanding checks and unclaimed property.
• Learns and assists with reinsurance accounting and related reporting.
• Performs various account and cash reconciliations.
• Assists with coding and entering accounts payable transactions.
• Prepares and enters monthly journal entries.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment with individual workspace provided.
• Casual dress.
• On-site fitness center and cafeteria.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Opportunity to participate in company-wide activities.