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Accounting and Financial Operations Intern
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Job Description
Accounting and Financial Reporting Intern | CoBank
The Tone:
This is a 10-week paid internship at CoBank, located in Denver, CO, operating under a hybrid model. CoBank is a cooperative bank providing essential financial services to vital industries across rural America, including agribusinesses and rural power, water, and communications providers. As an Accounting and Financial Reporting Intern, you will gain real-life exposure and contribute to projects that directly impact the bank’s operations, developing a strong foundation in accounting practices.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid – Denver, CO
• Pay: $22–$26 hourly
• Team: Finance Team
• Mission: Play a crucial role in supporting the finance team by handling a variety of tasks and assisting with financial operations.
What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Accuracy: Record monthly close journal entries for various revenue, expense, and balance sheet accounts.
• Account Reconciliation: Coordinate monthly reconciliation and maintenance of asset, liability, and equity accounts.
• Transaction Processing: Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Financial Reporting: Help compile essential accounting reports and contribute to quarterly financial reporting by performing tie-outs and quality reviews.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assist with external financial reporting and regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal control requirements.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Currently enrolled in and working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline, and in good academic standing.
• Experience: No prior professional experience required; applicants must be students with expected graduation dates between December 2027 and May 2029.
• Skills: Understanding of accounting practices, ability to prepare journal entries, experience with account reconciliations, capacity for financial report compilation, and commitment to financial data accuracy.
