Accounting and Finance Internship – Accounting and Finance

Job Description

Early Careers – Accounting Intern | Health Care Service Corporation

The Tone:
This is a 10-week paid internship at Health Care Service Corporation, located in Chicago, IL or Richardson, TX. At HCSC, employees are the cornerstone of the business and the foundation of success, empowered with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding careers. Joining HCSC means becoming part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a company focused on its employees and their professional journey.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (10-week program)
• Location: In-person Chicago, IL or Richardson, TX
• Pay: $19.13–$34.17 hourly
• Mission: This person will assist the accounting team in preparing and analyzing financial statements, researching accounting positions, and supporting financial due diligence for investments and M&A, while also gaining exposure to financial operations and automation tools.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, automation tools, financial technologies

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Analysis: Assist in preparing and analyzing GAAP-basis financial statements for the company.
• Accounting Research: Research and document statutory and GAAP accounting positions to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Due Diligence Support: Document and support financial due diligence work related to potential company investments or M&A transactions.
• Project Ownership: Own components of project work and deliverables with guidance from an assigned mentor and manager.
• Communication & Presentation: Maintain communication with management regarding developments within assigned areas and deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership covering projects, results, and recommendations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a bachelor’s degree; a rising senior with a major in accounting, finance, or a business-related field, with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Experience: Available for the full duration of the 10-week program; unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills; practical PC skills, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook; demonstrated interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Bonus: Prior related internship or work experience; volunteerism or leadership experience; involvement in related Associations/Organizations; experience with technology.