Corporate Staff Accountant Intern

Job Description

Internship – Corporate Staff Accountant | Security Benefit

The Tone:
This is a Corporate Staff Accountant Internship at Security Benefit, located in Topeka, Kansas, with a hybrid work schedule. Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market, managing over $60 billion in assets, focused on helping customers achieve financial security To and Through Retirement®. This intern role is vital for supporting the corporate accounting team, ensuring financial record accuracy, and contributing to the company’s operational efficiency. You will be an integral part of a collaborative team, learning key accounting practices.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Hybrid, Topeka, KS
• Team: Reports to the Manager, Corporate Accounting
• Mission: This person supports the corporate accounting team by assisting with financial record reconciliation, invoice analysis, and audit documentation to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Tech Stack: PeopleSoft, Microsoft Word, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reconciliation: Assist in preparing balance sheets and bank reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Invoice Analysis: Learn to analyze invoices and apply appropriate accounting treatment, following company policies.
• Voucher Preparation: Accurately prepare vouchers in PeopleSoft in a timely manner.
• Audit Support: Provide support in gathering and organizing documentation for audit requests.
• Journal Entries: Compile and analyze financial information and assist in preparing journal entries to general ledger accounts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in accounting or a related field; entry-level career stage.
• Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of information processing systems is a plus.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; effective verbal and written communication skills; excellent time management skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bonus: Experience with PeopleSoft is preferred but not required.