Accounting Intern

West Des Moines, IA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

American Equity is a leading provider of annuity products, dedicated to empowering clients for retirement. The Accounting Intern will assist the Accounting Team with daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting duties, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to meaningful projects.

Responsibilities

Prepares general ledger account reconciliations.
Prepares and post journal entries and supporting documentation.
Assists in the preparation of financial statements.
Assists in the preparation of management reporting materials.
Assists in the preparation of external reporting materials which may include the quarterly statutory statements, and the quarterly SEC filed documents.
Completes project and support tasks with guidance from mentor and department leader.
Collaborates with fellow interns across departments on a strategic, cross-functional initiative that drives meaningful business impact.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualification

Required

Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or other related field of study.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with ability to speak effectively in small group settings.
Mathematical and accounting skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong planning and organization skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite particularly in Excel.
Good analytical skills.
Problem-solving skills with ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to work cooperatively and successfully with employees, customers, and other outside third parties.
Ability to successfully handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Preferred

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company® We are The Financial Dignity Company – and while each person might define financial dignity differently, we believe it’s having the means to retire with pride and peacefulness in your daily life.

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Founded in 1996

West Des Moines, Iowa, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.american-equity.com

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