Assist with daily accounting, reconciliations, and month-end closing tasks.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly financial reporting processes.
Collaborate on special projects and finance-related system improvements.
What they're looking for
Students with two years completed in an Accounting or Finance degree.
Must work 40 hours weekly in Effingham, IL from May to August 2027.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical skills required.
Pay and perks
Hourly pay rate of $18.
Includes healthcare, 401k matching, paid time off, and banking perks.
At Midland States Bank, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of short-term incentives (i.e. bonus and/or commission) and may include long-term incentives (i.e. stock awards). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K plan with company match and may include the opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation plan. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident, and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.
Position Summary
The Finance Intern will support the Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams with recurring accounting and financial reporting activities, budgeting and forecasting support, and special projects that provide broad exposure to corporate finance within the banking industry.
Primary Accountabilities
Assist with daily accounting functions and account reconciliations.
Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
Participate in quarterly financial reporting processes.
Support finance-related system implementations and process improvement initiatives.
Complete special projects that provide value to the Finance department and exposure to multiple business functions while collaborating with the Accounting and FP&A teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA).
Position Qualifications
Education/Experience:
The internship will run for Summer of 2027 beginning mid-May and ending early August.
Able to work a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Must reside local to the Effingham, IL area and report to the Effingham office.
Enrolled in an Accounting, Finance, or related business degree program at a college or university with at least 2 years completed.
Works well in team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrates ability to learn and use new software and programs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Willingness to learn new systems and concepts and contribute in a collaborative team environment.
Competencies:
Business insight
Cultivates innovation
Drives results
Makes sound decisions
Being a brand champion
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Customer focus
Being Authentic
Emotional Intelligence
Self-development
Being flexible and adaptable
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at HR@midlandsb.com.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT
At Midland States Bank, we believe that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become happier, more comfortable, more confident and more excited to do great things for our customers, each other and our company. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because you belong here.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States Bank Human Resources at HR@midlandsb.com.
Midland States Bank may use automated tools and artificial intelligence ("AI") to assist with recruiting, screening, and hiring decisions. In accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act (effective January 1, 2026), these tools are designed and monitored to be neutral and job-related, and must not be used in a way that discriminates against applicants or employees based on any protected characteristic.
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT FOR EMPLOYMENT
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