Corporate Accounting Student Intern - Summer 2025

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island
United States, Rhode Island, Providence
500 Exchange Street (Show on map)
Jan 28, 2025
Corporate Accounting Student Intern - Summer 2025 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, 500 Exchange Street, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America Req #2046 Monday, January 27, 2025 Please email HR_Talent_AcquisitionTeam@bcbsri.org if you are a candidate seeking a reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process. Schedule: Hybrid Compensation: $18-$25 hourly Jump into the new world of health insurance: At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), our business is healthcare. But our focus is on improving lives. Be part of a team that is large enough to make a difference but small enough to be innovative. Work in a rapidly changing field. Take a chance to be creative. Move outside the status quo. Shape new ideas with the power of a national brand behind you. Join others who know diversity is strength: We appreciate and celebrate everything that makes us unique: age, national origin, citizenship status, perspectives, experiences, physical or mental disability, military status, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Our diversity strengthens us as an organization and helps us better serve an increasingly diverse Rhode Island population. Why this job matters: The Corporate Accounting team is looking for a student intern to work within our finance department. The student will support day to day functions and assist with special projects. What you will do: Help with posting journal entries and other financial transactions into the general ledger system. Assist in checking account balances to ensure they match the financial statements. Keep organized files for fixed assets, investments, and other financial documents. Support the team in preparing financial reports and schedules. Help maintain the general ledger system by updating data and reports. Participate in team projects and provide support as needed. What you need to succeed: Basic understanding of accounting principles and their application in daily tasks Familiarity with standard mathematical concepts and their practical use Ability to analyze numerical data and draw meaningful conclusions Research skills to identify trends and suggest appropriate actions Strong attention to detail Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment Good written and verbal communication skills Sound judgment and decision-making abilities Proactive in finding solutions to challenges Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with various stakeholders Efficient organization and time management skills to meet deadlines and quality standards Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Location: BCBSRI is headquartered in downtown Providence, conveniently located near the train station and bus terminal. We actively support associate well-being and work/life balance and offer the following schedules, based on role: In-office: onsite 5 days per week Hybrid: onsite 2-4 days per week Remote: onsite 0-1 days per week. Permitted to reside in the following states, pending approval from the Human Resources Department: Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), diversity and inclusion are central to our core values and strengthen our ability to meet the challenges of today's healthcare industry. BCBSRI is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information and gender identity or expression. The law requires an employer to post notices describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, and genetic information and gender identity or expression. Please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo-law-poster to view the "EEO is the Law" poster. Other details Pay Type Hourly Apply Now Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, 500 Exchange Street, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America Share this job: