Finance/Accounting Intern – Finance/Accounting

Job Description

Finance Intern | Concordia Plan Services

The Tone:
This is an internship at Concordia Plan Services, located in St. Louis, MO. Concordia Plan Services serves as an LCMS workforce solutions partner, bringing together thousands of ministry organizations across the United States to offer quality business services that support the mission of spreading the Word of God. The company holds a strong reputation for an outstanding culture, evidenced by its recent win of the 2025 Top Workplaces USA award, an honor granted to the nation’s best employers with high-performing, people-first cultures. This history of employment excellence also includes the 2023-2025 Top Workplaces USA award, multiple St. Louis Post-Dispatch awards, and special recognitions over the past five years for Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, Purpose & Values, Employee Well-Being, Professional Development, Business Health Culture, and Appreciation. This internship provides an exciting opportunity to combine academic experience, talent, and passion as part of a mission-focused team united to care for those who serve our community, all while supporting the workers of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod within a focused and flexible, family-first environment that prioritizes work-life balance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person St Louis, MO
• Team: Finance Department, reporting to the Director of Finance.
• Mission: This person will support the finance department by contributing to essential financial processes, reconciliations, and audit preparations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications, Excel.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Documentation: Document finance processes to ensure clarity and efficiency.
• Reconciliations: Perform account reconciliations to verify financial data accuracy.
• Support: Assist with various Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable tasks as determined.
• Audit Assistance: Contribute to interim audit work by preparing and reviewing relevant materials.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience: No specific years of professional experience are required, however, candidates should demonstrate a strong aptitude for financial tasks and a clear understanding of accounting or finance principles gained through academic study.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, high comfort level with Excel, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, good analytical skills.
• Bonus: Listing of LCMS home congregation.