Accounting Intern

At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we’re headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.

Farmers Mutual Hail (located in West Des Moines, IA) is currently looking for a qualified undergraduate to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program. This is a paid internship starting Monday, May 17 through Friday, August 6, working up to 40 hours per week for the summer, with the potential to turn into a full-time, permanent position in the future.

We are looking for currently-enrolled college students who are close to the West Des Moines area, as this is not a remote internship.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Must be a currently-enrolled sophomore, junior or senior at an undergraduate college or university, majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field. ( May 2027 graduates will not be eligible ).

Skills: Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial concepts is required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Learns and assists with the quarterly financial reporting process.

- Assists with reconciling outstanding checks and unclaimed property.

- Learns and assists with reinsurance accounting and related reporting.

- Performs various account and cash reconciliations.

- Assists with coding and entering accounts payable transactions.

- Prepares and enters monthly journal entries.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Office environment with individual workspace provided.

- Casual dress.

- On-site fitness center and cafeteria.

- Employee appreciation events.

- Opportunity to participate in company-wide activities.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company, SI. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.