Are you a detail-oriented student looking to gain real-world accounting experience with a successful and growing organization? At Great West Casualty Company, you'll have the opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge, develop professional skills, and work alongside experienced accounting professionals in a collaborative environment.
As an Accounting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting various accounting functions while learning how financial operations contribute to the success of a leading insurance company. This internship is designed to provide meaningful work experience and valuable exposure to corporate accounting practices.
What You'll Do- Assist with daily accounting operations and financial reporting activities.
- Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- Prepare and analyze financial data, reports, and reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
- Review financial records for accuracy and completeness.
- Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis projects.
- Help maintain accounting documentation and records.
- Collaborate with team members on process improvement initiatives.
- Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Junior or Senior standing preferred.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
At Great West Casualty Company, you'll gain valuable professional experience while working on meaningful projects that impact our business. Our internship program provides opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, build your network, and develop skills that will help launch your career.
What We Offer- Competitive internship compensation
- Hands-on accounting and financial analysis experience
- Professional mentoring and career development opportunities
- Exposure to a variety of accounting functions
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Networking opportunities with business leaders and professionals
For over 65 years, Great West, an Old Republic Company has specialized in providing premier insurance products and services to the trucking industry. We are committed to delivering superior customer service, maintaining financial strength, and creating opportunities for employees to learn, grow, and succeed.
Ready to gain experience that will set you apart? Apply today and start building your future with Great West Casualty Company.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Junior or Senior standing
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Great West Casualty Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Great West Casualty Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Great West Casualty Company.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO scales by tenure and is paired with company holidays, a floating holiday, and multiple paid leaves covering parental bonding, disability, caregiving, military service, jury duty, and bereavement. This breadth supports time away for both routine rest and significant life events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A shorter standard workweek and broad hybrid eligibility support day-to-day balance. Wellness resources such as an EAP and fitness-club subsidies further reinforce lifestyle support.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program includes employer matching with potential additional annual company contributions. This structure bolsters long-term savings alongside other financial protections.
Great West Casualty Company Insights
What We Do
Working together, Joe Morten & Son, Inc. and Great West Casualty Company provide specialized insurance products and services to thousands of truckers across the country. Our unique focus on the trucking industry allows us the opportunity to provide valuable insight and understanding to the variety of people we encounter every day. If your passion is to help others, you value education and continuous improvement, you enjoy participating in community activities, and you want to be valued for your contributions, come be part of our successful team. We are members of the Old Republic group of insurance companies. Old Republic International Corporation, our ultimate parent holding company, ranks among the nation's 50 largest publicly held insurance organizations with a substantial interest in major segments of the industry. Other regional locations: -Knoxville, TN -Bloomington, IN -Boise, ID -Arlington, TX To learn more, please visit www.gwccnet.com. Join our Talent Community for job alerts and priority resume review. Go to www.gwccnet.com/talent-community. View our LinkedIn community rules at http://info.gwccnet.com/great-west-casualty-company-community-rules. Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatWestCasualtyCompany/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreatWestCC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiukqjdbXgFwF-a_qLVUmfQ
