Corporate Accounting Student Intern - Summer 2025

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.)

Salary : $18 - $25