Midland States Bank · 2 months ago
Intern - Accounting
Effingham, IL
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$15/hr - $15/hr
Start in 2026 SpringMidland States Bank is seeking an Accounting Intern to support the Finance Department. The intern will assist with account reconciliations, financial reporting, and departmental projects, gaining hands-on experience in accounting operations within a corporate banking environment.
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Responsibilities
Assist with daily and monthly account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
Support the preparation and analysis of financial reports
Participate in departmental projects aimed at improving processes and workflow efficiencies
Learn and assist with tasks related to corporate accounting and financial operations
Collaborate with team members across the Finance Department to gain exposure to diverse areas of the organization
Participate in weekly check-ins and feedback sessions to track progress and skill development
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in a degree program in Finance or Accounting, with at least two years of coursework completed
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Teams, with the ability to learn new software and programs
Works well independently and in a collaborative team environment
Demonstrates strong initiative and eagerness to learn
Must be available mid-May through late July 2026
Must be available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (40 hours/week)
Must reside locally and report to the Effingham, IL Corporate Office
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare
Well-being benefits
Paid family leave
Generous paid time off
Banking perks
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401K plan with company match
Opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan
Company
Midland States Bank
Midland States Bank is a community-based financial holding company.
Founded in 1881
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$55.33M2016-05-25IPO
2015-06-04Debt Financing· $55.33M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Ludwig
President and CEO
Eric Lemke
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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