Accounting Internship Opportunity

3 weeks ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States Principal Financial Group Full time
Accounting Internship Overview

The Principal Financial Group is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join our 2025 Accounting Internship program. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to enhance and apply your accounting skills, continuing to develop professionally.

The internship consists of three options: Spring Co-Op, Summer, and Fall Co-Op. Each option offers a unique experience, with the Spring Co-Op lasting from January to August, the Summer internship from May to August, and the Fall Co-Op from May to December.

Candidates considered for these internships must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week during core business hours) from May to August. Additionally, Co-Op candidates must also be available to work either part-time or full-time hours from January to May (Spring Co-op) or August to December (Fall Co-op).

Key Responsibilities
  • • Preparing internal or external financial reports and/or tax returns
  • • Participating in the financial statement close process
  • • Testing and documentation of internal controls for SOX compliance
  • • Variance and trend analysis
  • • Assistance in preparation of budgets and/or forecasts
  • • Assistance with projects
Requirements
  • • Working towards or have a bachelor's or graduate-level degree in Accounting or Finance
  • • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Additional Information

The Principal Financial Group offers a competitive salary range of $24-$24 per hour. Additionally, interns will receive a lump sum stipend of $3,000 (net of taxes) for the Summer Internship and $6,000 (net of taxes) for the Co-Op Internship. The company also provides a tax gross-up on the stipend amount.

The internship offers in-office and hybrid work arrangements between May and August. Remote work arrangements are available during the school year for Spring Co-Op and Fall Co-Op interns.

The Principal Financial Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.



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