Accounting I Intern

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title

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Accounting I Internship

Department:

Accounting

FLSA : Non-Exempt

We have an Accounting I internship available at the Hy-Vee Corporate Office in West Des Moines, Iowa. The internship will be from mid-May through mid-August in 2025, with the possibility to extend through the school year. This Monday through Friday paid position will be 40 hours per week with the potential for occasional overtime. Time off for the holidays will be offered along with flexibility in the schedule to allow for more free time if needed.

* For this position, we also require you to attach your resume, cover letter, and official or unofficial transcript of grades to your application. Please note in your cover letter or resume the month/year you plan to graduate.

General Function

Processes and audits outside vendor invoices and statements for payment to the correct expense or fixed asset account. Verifies totals for inventory purposes. Assists vendors and stores in researching the status of invoices which could be past due, incorrect, or overpaid.

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: Director, Financial Reporting

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesWork alongside upper level accounting staffProcess invoices for paymentEnter information into fixed asset system to record an assetAssist with accounts receivable dutiesAssist with payroll dutiesAnswer inquiries from stores, vendors, and customersMake recommendations to improve accounting and control proceduresPerform various project analysis and other ad-hoc research and analysis as assignedAttend monthly Accounting Department MeetingsEducation and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required; actively pursuing an associate or bachelor degree in accounting.

Physical Requirements

Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correctionMust be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walkingMust be able to perform the following physical activities: kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motionsKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics

Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the companyGood verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional mannerAbility to identify problems, develop and execute solutionsAbility to interact with basic computer systems, including word processing, spreadsheet and email applications, as well as job specific programs

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are performed in a general office setting

Equipment

Calculator, telephone, copier, fax, and PC with Microsoft Office programs

Contacts

Has occasional contact with store personnel, vendors, and customers

Confidentiality

Has access to confidential information, including invoice prices and new store locations

Are you ready to smile, apply today.