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Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)

Sammons Financial Group Companies
West Des Moines, IA Intern
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/10/2026
What You Can Expect In This Role

Provide collaborative support for the Department. Take part in the support of various projects within Financial Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Capital Planning & Analysis, and Investment Accounting areas. Work in a positive, professional and collaborative fashion with employees at all levels across the organization.Internship Information: Our Internship program is designed to give students experience with projects and performing tasks within their hired work area. You will be exposed to other areas within the organization by participating in development, culture and volunteer events. This paid internship is 8-10 weeks in length with the possibility of extending hours into the school year. Our internship program holds an 80/10/10 approach, meaning that 80% of your work time will involve performing tasks or working on projects within your hired work area. Another 10% of the time, you will be exposed to learning in other areas within your assigned division to get more corporate experience. Then, the final 10% will be spent in shared experiences across the organization, where you will get to really learn about our culture and work environment.

What You'll Do In This Role

  • Provide support to the team by assisting with projects and duties to advance the department goals.
  • Complete special accounting and analysis projects as needed using multiple financial systems and applications (i.e. SAP, Prophix, Workiva).
  • Assist with preparation of internal and external reports.
  • Maintain effective, positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external parties.
  • Assist with maintaining and improving existing internal controls.
  • Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
  • As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

  • Individuals pursuing their bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics or similar field Preferred
  • A basic understanding of insurance Preferred
  • High level of accounting ability, including a good working knowledge of finance, economics, investments, insurance and statistics
  • Strong computer skills, including experience with spreadsheets
  • Bloomberg Terminal experience is a plus
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work on a team independently

Other Requirements

  • Criminal background check required.
  • If the position supports or works within SFGAM or BCM, this role will be subject to a SEC compliance program, which can include monitoring personal securities transactions, restrictions on outside business activities, as well as other oversight and restrictions.

Salary Range Information

USD $23.00 - USD $23.00 /Hr. Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.

What you can expect when you join Sammons Financial Group

  • Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.
  • Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.
  • Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k).
  • Work–life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
  • Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.
  • Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program, supporting the causes that matter most to you.
  • An ownership culture that inspires; join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do their best work—together shaping our future shared success.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)

Additional Information

Sammons Financial Group Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

ADA

Sammons Financial Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application or hiring process, including navigating our website or applying for a position, please contact HR@sfgmembers.com or call 800-728-2987.

E-Verify

Sammons Financial Group participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Policy for External Search Firms and Agencies

Sammons Financial Group maintains an internal Talent Acquisition function and does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting vendors. Please review our Recruitment Agency Policy for additional information here.

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