Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is seeking highly motivated students for a unique, dual-department rotation designed to provide comprehensive exposure to the financial operations of our healthcare organization.
Our Accounting and Internal Audit Internship Program bridges the gap between financial reporting and risk management, giving you hands-on experience with the systems and controls that keep our healthcare network financially healthy and compliant. You will split your time between the core Accounting Division and the Internal Audit Department.
With the Internal Audit Department, you will be assisting with the examination and evaluation of operation activities and internal controls to support its goals. Under the supervision of an experienced auditor, you will assist in ongoing control monitoring activities and make recommendations for efficiency to improve quality, enhance the control structure, and improve the documentation of controls.
In the Accounting Department, you will rotate through Accounting Operations, Financial Reporting and Treasury. You will assist Accounts Payable in the review and analysis of vendor contracts and proposals, as well as participate in budget variance analysis. In Financial Reporting you will assist in preparing financial statements, monthly close-out and quarterly statutory reporting. You will acquire an understanding of payments, payment fraud and fraud prevention techniques in Treasury, while assisting with daily cash flow analysis, preparation of weekly GAAP journal entries and reconciliation of investment holdings.
The program duration is scheduled for 10-12 weeks, during the months of June, July and August of 2027. The positions are in offices at our Flowood, Mississippi campus and are paid.
Job-Specific Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business information systems or related auditor course of study with at least a Junior level academic standing by the end of Spring 2027.
- GPA of 3.25 or higher is required.
- Possess strong PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of auding courses.
- Enrolled in a Mississippi based College or University or Mississippi resident.
To be successful, you must:
- Utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to break down complex data sets and translate findings.
- Provide concise verbal communications, sharing ideas, information and communicating messages clearly, accurately and professionally.
- Manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail, checking work for errors before submitting.
- Write concise messages, draft simple guides and communicate clearly in written form.
- Listen closely during instructions, paying full attention to the speaker and ask clarifying questions before attempting to solve problems or provide feedback.
How to Apply and the Process:
- Set up a Workday account and complete your application process.
- Attach a copy of a resume and cover letter.
- Check your email for updates.
- Processes may include phone screen, testing, in-person interview (s), background and drug testing.
It’s good to be Blue!
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field. We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, business information systems, or a related auditor course of study
- At least junior-level academic standing by the end of Spring 2027
- Minimum GPA of 3.25
- Strong PC skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Completion of auditing courses
- Enrolled in a Mississippi-based college or university or a Mississippi resident
What We Do
At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we work daily to help Mississippians find their personal answers to this question through health and wellness partnerships with quality healthcare providers, employer groups and community leaders across the state. Our goal is to help each person along their journey to a healthier life… their Blue Wellness Journey. Our health and wellness benefits are designed to support our members in understanding their health and in receiving the care they need at the right time and place, beginning with establishing a healthy relationship with a Primary Care Network Provider through an annual wellness visit at no out-of-pocket cost. We partner with our Network Providers to ensure the highest quality, evidence-based care is provided in each care setting from primary care to specialty care through our Primary Care Home, Blue Distinction+ Centers of Excellence and Maternity Care Quality initiatives. We partner with employer groups to make every workplace a healthy workplace by providing tools and information to help employees take ownership of their health and understand and make the most of their benefits, all while working to manage health and healthcare costs. We partner with community leaders and organizations to make healthy living resources available to all Mississippians through the work of the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, our support of the arts and culture and our Team Blue volunteers. These partnerships and our dedicated team of employees are making a difference every day, in our communities and in the lives of each person we reach. So, what does it mean to be healthy? The answer is about you, your health, your life… and all its possibilities. Live healthy. Live Blue.
