Corporate Accounting Intern

Job Description

Intern – Nelnet Bank Accountant | Nelnet

The Tone:
This is an internship at Nelnet, located in Lincoln, NE. Nelnet’s overarching vision is to make dreams possible. Beyond being a prominent student loan servicer, the company actively functions as a dynamic technology firm, an idea incubator, a startup accelerator, and a trusted expert in both K-12 and higher education. This intern role is crucial for providing direct support to the Corporate Accounting team, offering a hands-on opportunity to engage with a diverse array of finance, accounting, and system-related responsibilities within a large corporate environment. Nelnet values its interns, ensuring they undertake real work that significantly contributes to the business’s operations, accompanied by one-on-one mentorship, competitive compensation, a casual dress code, and a flexible schedule.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Lincoln, NE
• Team: Corporate Accounting team, reporting to a Supervisor
• Mission: Provide essential support to the Corporate Accounting team by managing a variety of finance, accounting, and system-related tasks.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Customer Service: Serve as a primary point of contact for customer service needs as assigned.
• Internal Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with internal employees and various departments to successfully complete work projects.
• Project Execution: Execute special projects as assigned and directed by management.
• Operational Support: Provide backup assistance as instructed by the supervisor and fulfill other assigned duties.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of computer usage, with a preference for proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Skills:
• Accuracy and meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for internal collaboration and customer interactions.
• Capacity to comprehend and follow directions precisely and efficiently.
• Eagerness and willingness to learn new processes, systems, and accounting procedures.
• Foundational knowledge of general accounting practices and established procedures.
• An energetic and enthusiastic attitude coupled with good work ethic and habits.