Accounting/Finance Intern - South Portland, ME
WellPoint, Inc. is the nations leading health benefits company, serving the needs of approximately 34 million medical members nationwide. With more than 42,000 associates, WellPoint is the largest publicly traded commercial health benefits company in the U.S. As an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association in 13 states and a Blue Cross licensee in California, we provide a comprehensive range of group and individual health benefits, life and disability products.
Receive hands on experience with statutory accounting practices, generally accepted accounting principles and various reporting requirements of a national insurance company. Working hours are flexible between 20-40 hours per week. Current internship period is January 5, 2010 - May 31, 2010, however extensions to the internship and/or full-time employment will be considered following the initial intern period.
Essential duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Preparing and recording journal entries on a statutory basis
• Preparing annual financial statements for filing with state regulatory agencies
• Analyzing month end journal entries and reconciliations prepared on a GAAP basis.
• Assisting with gathering external audit support information
• Evaluating appropriateness of accounting treatment
• Participating in special projects as requested by management.