GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth.
We are Looking to Add a Key Member to Our Finance Group!The GreatAmerica Accounting Internship provides hands-on experience as part of a strong and collaborative Accounting team. The intern will receive mentorship from experienced team members while independently owning recurring responsibilities and contributing to meaningful accounting work. Through this experience, the intern will strengthen their accounting knowledge, develop practical Excel skills, and gain capabilities they can apply in school and future career opportunities.
As an Accounting Intern, you will:
- General ledger account reconciliation
- Participate in month end closing
- Assist with annual financial statement audit
- Prepare and audit recurring operational reports
- Prepare monthly reporting for various external customer programs
- Participate in Accounting team strategic initiatives
- Provide an outstanding GreatAmerica experience to all customers
To be successful in this role you will need:
Education
- Candidate must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in Accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.25
Experience
- No previous work experience required, but prior internships or work in finance/accounting are considered a plus
Computer Skills
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
Other Requirements
- Must be detail oriented and have strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Must demonstrate initiative, respond well to challenges and have a strong desire to learn
- Must demonstrate sound business judgment
Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes:
Financial Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
- 401(k) and Company Match
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
Health, Wellbeing, and Family Planning Benefits
- Paid Vacation - starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
- Paid Sick Days - Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
- Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
- Gym Reimbursement
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term and Long Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental Leave
Education and Career Planning Benefits
- Tuition Assistance
- Networking Opportunities
- Leadership Development Opportunities
Perks
- Paid Parking
- Service Awards
- Hybrid work arrangements
- Business casual environment
- A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!
If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at www.greatamerica.com/careers.
Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Accounting
- Minimum GPA of 3.25
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Initiative and ability to respond well to challenges
- Strong desire to learn
- Sound business judgment
- Prior internships or finance/accounting work experience
- Authorization to work for any employer in the United States
What We Do
GreatAmerica is a $2 billion national commercial equipment finance company dedicated to helping manufacturers, vendors, and dealers be more successful and keep their customers for a lifetime. Incorporated in 1992, GreatAmerica has a staff of over 500 employees. It is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and has offices in Minnesota, Georgia, and Missouri. We provide financing and consulting services in all fifty states and some U.S. Territories.
