Accounting and Financial Operations Intern (Denver)

Benefits Overview

CoBank interns get real-life exposure to the daily duties of their group. They spend the summer as a valued member of their respective team, learning business skills and assisting with a variety of projects that have an impact on the bank’s operations. An additional focus of the summer intern will be to complete a capstone project that will seek to add value to the team they are supporting. 

Remarkable Benefits Offered by CoBank

• Careers with a purpose
• Time-Off Package: 2 days of vacation; accrued sick time
• Competitive Compensation & Housing Stipend
• Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
• Robust training and development with CoBank University
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of respect and inclusion

Job Description

Internship Dates

• Start Date: May 27, 2026
• End Date: August 7, 2026

What You'll Do

Over your 10-week paid internship, our Accounting and Financial Operations Intern will play a crucial role in supporting our finance team by handling a variety of tasks. They will prepare monthly journal entries and assist with account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy. Their responsibilities will include processing accounts payable, generating general ledger close reports, and compiling other essential accounting reports. They will also contribute to quarterly financial reporting by performing tie-outs, quality reviews, and maintaining checklists. Additionally, the intern will support the processing and reporting of benefit plans, patronage transactions, and financial instruments. This internship offers hands-on experience in financial operations and provides an opportunity to develop a strong foundation in accounting practices.

This role is hybrid; interns will come into their designated office at least 3 days a week.

Interns work approximately 40 hours per week.

Location

• Denver

Compensation Information

• Bachelor's Student: $21.75/hour
• Master's Student: $25.85/hour
• Summer Living Stipend: $3,500

Essential Functions

This job description is not intended to include an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications that may be associated with the job.  Management reserves the right to add, subtract, or change the duties of the job at any time.

 

• Assists in recording monthly close journal entries for various revenue and expense accounts as well as balance sheet accounts, and any other entry needed to properly complete the month-end financials
• Works with internal providers of information to ensure accuracy of journal entries and schedules
• Coordinates monthly reconciliation and maintenance of asset, liability and equity accounts
• Assists with accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Assists with external financial reporting and regulatory reporting
• Helps comply with GAAP, internal control and regulatory requirements

Education

• Currently enrolled in and working towards a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline and in good academic standing
•  While rising seniors will be given priority, we will consider rising juniors

Work Experience

• Basic understanding of balance sheets, income statements and cash flows
• Attention to detail, numerical accuracy and completeness
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks and assignments
• Willingness to learn accounting and reporting information systems
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills in Excel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Aptitude for learning other software applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in agriculture, banking, or financial services industry

About CoBank

The typical base pay range for this role is between $21.75 - $25.85. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

 

The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

 

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