Accounting and Finance Intern

Ameritas
Lincoln, Nebraska, United StatesPosted Aug 24, 2026
Finance / Investment Banking

About the role

The Accounting & Finance (A&F) Intern role provides experience in one of the following areas of the Accounting & Finance Department at Ameritas: broker-dealer accounting, investment accounting, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, or expense management. The ideal candidate is on an Accounting and/or Finance track.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

This internship will begin May 2027. This is a hybrid role working partially in-office and partially from home.

What you do: As an intern, you will gain valuable hands-on experience within two of the following departments. Responsibilities will vary by placement and may

include

Financial Reporting The Financial Reporting team prepares the company’s financial statements and reporting in accordance with statutory (STAT) and GAAP

standards. Responsibilities of this role include

  • Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries related to company activities.
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements in

compliance with accounting regulations.

Broker Dealer Accounting The Broker Dealer Accounting team manages financial reporting and regulatory filings for Ameritas Investment Company (AIC) and Ameritas Advisory Services (AAS). Responsibilities of this role include:

  • Process journal entries related to company activity and reconcile general

ledger accounts.

  • Prepare audit support schedules.

Investment Accounting The Investment Accounting team supports the accounting and reporting of the organization’s investment portfolio. Respons

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