Overview
On Site
USD 25.00 - 30.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Leadership
Video
Curriculum
Leadership development
Computer networking
RADIUS
Balanced scorecard
Collaboration
Financial accounting
Health insurance
Reporting
General journal
General Ledger
Regulatory Compliance
Documentation
Auditing
Financial reporting
Financial analysis
Data Analysis
Dashboard
Oracle
Microsoft PowerPoint
Business intelligence
Process improvement
Finance
Accounting
Financial statements
Analytical skill
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Microsoft Excel
Macros
Data
Management
Health care
Economics
SQL
Python
Job Details
JOB DESCRIPTION
About Our Internships
Our paid internship program is thoughtfully curated to provide students with experience and exposure to the healthcare industry. Interns will be given the opportunity to get hands-on experience with real work projects, build meaningful relationships and connections within the organization, and experience our mission and enterprise goals through our program curriculum centered on our leadership model (Personal, People, Thought, and Results Leadership). To see more about our internship program,
Our Summer 2025 Internship is June 9th or June 16th through August 15th, 2025.
Application Process and Timeline:
As an intern at Blue Shield of California, you will:
General Requirements:
Your Role
The Corporate Accounting team is responsible for the financial accounting and reporting for Blue Shield of California and its subsidiaries. Our dynamic team is looking for a motivated interns with strong analytical skills to join us at this mission-driven organization to gain hands-on experience in the healthcare insurance industry.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced accounting professionals. The internship program will provide you with practical exposure to various aspects of accounting and finance within the healthcare insurance sector. From the experience, you will gain an understanding of the life cycle of financial information, from recording of transactions to utilizing the information for reporting and analysis.
Your Work
In this role, you will:
QUALIFICATIONS
Your Knowledge and Experience
Pay Range:
The pay range for this role is: $25.00 to $30.00 for California.
Note:
Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, location (California, Bay area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles.
About Our Internships
Our paid internship program is thoughtfully curated to provide students with experience and exposure to the healthcare industry. Interns will be given the opportunity to get hands-on experience with real work projects, build meaningful relationships and connections within the organization, and experience our mission and enterprise goals through our program curriculum centered on our leadership model (Personal, People, Thought, and Results Leadership). To see more about our internship program,
Our Summer 2025 Internship is June 9th or June 16th through August 15th, 2025.
Application Process and Timeline:
- Now: Actively accepting applications
- November: If you meet the requirements, you will receive an invitation to complete a Pre-Recorded Video Interview
- November - January: 2nd round interviews & offers extended
As an intern at Blue Shield of California, you will:
- Participate in impactful projects during a 10-week internship program
- Undertake a 10-week curriculum designed to familiarize interns with BSC, leadership development, exposure to the healthcare industry, and more
- Be invited to participate in BSC employee events and networking opportunities such as Employee Resource Groups, employee volunteer activities, and more
General Requirements:
- Must reside in the state of California for the duration of the internship
- Hybrid requirements - Preferably live within a 50-mile radius of a BSC office and be available for in-office collaboration 2 times per month
- Must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of the internship, with a graduation date of December 2025 or later
Your Role
The Corporate Accounting team is responsible for the financial accounting and reporting for Blue Shield of California and its subsidiaries. Our dynamic team is looking for a motivated interns with strong analytical skills to join us at this mission-driven organization to gain hands-on experience in the healthcare insurance industry.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced accounting professionals. The internship program will provide you with practical exposure to various aspects of accounting and finance within the healthcare insurance sector. From the experience, you will gain an understanding of the life cycle of financial information, from recording of transactions to utilizing the information for reporting and analysis.
Your Work
In this role, you will:
- Journal Entries: Prepare journal entries and adjustments to record financial transactions
- Reconciliations: Participate in maintaining and reconciling the general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
- Audit Support: Compile documentation to support internal and external audits
- Financial Reporting: Draft financial statements for submission to regulatory authorities
- Financial Analysis: Analyze and explain fluctuations in the financial statements
- Data Analysis: Create reports and dashboards utilizing tools such as Oracle, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence
- Process Improvement: Participate in special projects and assignments to strengthen controls and transform processes
QUALIFICATIONS
Your Knowledge and Experience
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, economics, and/or healthcare highly desirable
- Strong accounting knowledge with an understanding of financial statements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience with advanced MS Excel functions (Power Pivot, formulas, macros)
- Proficiency with handling large data sets
- Ability to independently leverage resources available to learn, and apply the knowledge to complete assigned work
- Eager to learn and disciplined in time management
- Understanding of healthcare ecosystem; health plan and payer economics is preferred
- Familiarity with automation tools is highly preferred (SQL, Python, etc.)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this role is: $25.00 to $30.00 for California.
Note:
Please note that this range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Blue Shield salaries are based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, location (California, Bay area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles.
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