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Nelnet

12d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Accounting & Tax
    Education & Teaching
  • Lincoln
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should be pursuing an Accounting degree, have relevant finance experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, good communication, and a willingness to learn.
  • You will assist with financial analysis, clerical accounting duties, implement a financial tool, complete special projects, and provide backup support as directed by your supervisor.

Requirements

  • Working towards a degree in Accounting
  • Relevant work experience in Finance or Accounting departments
  • Attention to detail.
  • PC skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
  • Good oral and written communication.
  • Ability to follow directions. Willingness to learn new processes.
  • Knowledge of accounting practice and procedures.
  • Energetic and enthusiastic attitude.
  • Good work ethic and habits.

Responsibilities

  • 1. Provide financial analysis assistance, including month end close and ad hoc requests.
  • 2. Assist with clerical accounting duties, including lockbox, cash deposits or reviewing credit card chargebacks.
  • 3. Assist with implementing a new company wide financial tool.
  • 4. Complete special projects as assigned by management.
  • 5. Provide backup as directed by supervisor and other duties as may be assigned.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Accounting Intern at Nelnet?

The main responsibility of the Accounting Intern is to handle a wide range of financial, accounting, and system-related tasks, including providing financial analysis assistance, clerical accounting duties, implementing new financial tools, and completing special projects as assigned by management.

What educational background is required for this internship?

The internship requires candidates to be working towards a degree in Accounting.

Is prior experience necessary for the Accounting Intern position?

Relevant work experience in Finance or Accounting departments is preferred, but not explicitly required.

What skills are needed for the Accounting Intern role?

Key skills include attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word), good oral and written communication, ability to follow directions, willingness to learn new processes, and knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.

What are the working conditions like for an intern at Nelnet?

Interns at Nelnet enjoy competitive pay, casual dress code, flexible schedule, mentorship, and meaningful work experience.

What type of projects will the intern be involved with?

The intern will assist with month-end close, ad hoc financial analysis requests, clerical accounting duties, implementing financial tools, and special projects assigned by management.

How can individuals with disabilities request accommodations during the application process?

Individuals with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or sending an email to corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net.

Is Nelnet an Equal Opportunity Employer?

Yes, Nelnet is committed to providing a welcoming and respectful workplace and ensures that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to protected statuses.

Is there a specific dress code for interns at Nelnet?

Interns at Nelnet are allowed to dress casually.

Can this internship be completed remotely?

Yes, the internship can be completed in a hybrid format, allowing for some remote work options.

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Nelnet is a leading student loan servicer – but we’re even more than that. We provide payment technology for over 1,300 higher education institutions and 11,500 K-12 schools. We deliver world-class fiber internet, TV, and phone services to residents of Nebraska and Colorado. We help borrowers achieve their educational goals with private student loan and refinance solutions. And we help businesses boost their performance with our cutting-edge technology and trusted expertise. Each day, over 6,500 Nelnet associates in more than 30 communities across the country work to serve our customers and make their dreams possible. And we’re on the lookout for new people to help us go even further.