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HyVee

Accounting Intern II - Summer 2027

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

The internship will be from mid-May through mid-August in 2027. This Monday through Friday paid ... None Primary Duties and Responsibilities 1. Work alongside upper level accounting staff 2. Assist ...

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HyVee

Accounting Intern I - Summer 2027

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

The internship will be from mid-May through mid-August in 2027. This Monday through Friday paid ... None Primary Duties and Responsibilities 1. Work alongside upper level accounting staff 2. Process ...

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Decoding HR LLC

Accounting Specialist

Clive, IA · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

... * CPA license or candidate is strongly preferred. * Expert-level proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, and financial modeling). * Deep functional knowledge of a mid-tier or ...

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First Mid

Mortgage Loan Officer I

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At First Mid, this position is commission-based and earned on individual sales/production volume ... High level of interpersonal skills to interact with customers and potential customers in a ...

Van Wall Equipment

Director of Accounting

Urbandale, IA · On-site

... CPA firm during the annual audit; prepare audit schedules, support requests, and coordinate ... High level of attention to detail and data accuracy -Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking ...

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Accounting Intern II - Summer 2027

HyVee

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

$15.75 - $20/hr

Part-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Hy-Vee rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 1,670 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 124 rated grocery stores

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any):

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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: Accounting II Internship

Department: Accounting

FLSA: Non-Exempt

We have an Accounting II internship available at the Hy-Vee Corporate Office in West Des Moines, Iowa. The internship will be from mid-May through mid-August in 2027. 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.

General Function

The Accounting II intern is responsible for reconciling general ledger accounts, calculating and balancing accruals, maintaining a detailed and accurate trial balance, and assisting in the month end close process, along with other projects as assigned. This position requires a basic understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, attention to detail, and accuracy.

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: AVP, Financial Reporting

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Work alongside upper level accounting staff

2. Assist in monthly accounting close, including preparation of journal entries, analytical reports, and account reconciliations

3. Collect and analyze data used for the preparation of accruals and creating reports for management

4. Respond to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data

5. Make recommendations to improve accounting and control procedures

6. Perform various project analysis and other ad-hoc research and analysis as assigned

7. Attend monthly Accounting Department Meetings

Internship Highlights

1. Visit various Hy-Vee supply chain and manufacturing facilities that contribute to the overall retail grocery business line

2. Weekly intern meetings with various members of accounting department leadership group including the Controller, Chief Revenue Officer, and Chief Financial Officer

3. Attend scheduled lunches with various members of the accounting staff

4. Attend annual all-accounting department summer outing

5. Attend all-Hy-Vee intern socials to network with interns across Hy-Vee's entire network

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required; minimum of two years of relevant college education and working towards a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting.

Physical Requirements

  • Visual requirements include: ability to see detail at near range with or without correction
  • Must be physically able to perform sedentary work: occasionally lifting or carrying objects of no more than 10 pounds, and occasionally standing or walking
  • Must be able to perform the following physical activities: kneeling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics

  • Commitment to the Hy-Vee Mission and a willingness to promote the values of the company
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and interact with other people in a friendly, professional manner
  • Ability to identify problems, develop and execute solutions
  • Ability 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 and customers

Confidentiality

Has access to confidential information, including financial information

Are you ready to smile, apply today.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.

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About Hy-Vee

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Hy-Vee, based in West Des Moines, IA, US, operates within the supermarket industry. Founded in 1930 by Charles Hyde and David Vredenburg, the company began as a small general store in Beaconsfield, Iowa. Over the years, Hy-Vee has evolved into a network of more than 245 supermarkets across 8 states in the Midwest. They offer a wide range of products and services, including grocery, bakery items, delicatessen, floral, and other specialty departments. With a company motto of “A helpful smile in every aisle”, Hy-Vee's mission is to make each customer's life easier, healthier, and happier. They have received several awards for their commitment to healthy living, customer service and community outreach.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Des Moines, IA, US

Year founded

1930

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