Accountant (Financial Reporting) Apprentice

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About the People Inc. Apprentice Program:

The People Inc. Apprentice Program empowers Iowa’s next generation of creators innovators and problem-solvers. Rooted in Des Moines and open to students across the state it bridges classroom learning with real-world impact offering apprentices the chance to grow with purpose while helping People Inc. shape the future of media technology and storytelling.

People Inc. is committed to diversity equity and inclusion and representing the communities that we serve.  We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to apply. 

This is a paid Apprenticeship offering $15/hour. 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Sophomore Junior Senior or recent graduate at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Accounting

• Located in the state of Iowa 

• Available to work 15-20 hours per week September 7 2026 - May 22 2027

• Preferred ability to spend at least 1 day a week on site in our DSM office 

• Access to your own housing and transportation to/from the DSM office 

About the Team:

The financial reporting team is responsible for preparing monthly quarterly and annual reports that are distributed internally within the company to our parent company IAC or filed with the SEC on Form 8-K. We also perform a wide variety of tasks including issue investigation accounting guidance research accounting data collection and coordinating with internal teams to ensure proper adherence to U.S. GAAP. Our team oversees the external reporting for the entire company so no two days are the same and we work with individuals in many areas of People Inc IAC and external auditors.  

About the Role: 

As a Financial Reporting Accounting Apprentice at People Inc. you would be involved in the preparation of our monthly statement of cash flows consolidation of the Balance Sheet Income Statement and Statement of Equity and journal entry review. In addition you will see our quarterly and annual reporting periods and be involved in the Form 8-K financial statement preparation Income Statement and Balance Sheet analytic management and other reporting process management.  You will be using skills in auditing written and verbal communication accounting principles data analysis and technology on a daily basis.

Apprentice Responsibilities will Include: 

• Update and manage monthly and quarterly data collections including fielding questions from internal business groups.

• Assist in the preparation of the monthly Statement of Cash Flows.

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting packages.

• Develop process improvements using AI and other tools.

• Perform other ad hoc analyses and special projects.

About You: 

Candidates for this role should have:

• Experience with Google & Microsoft Suites with strong Excel skills

• High attention to detail

• Strong foundational knowledge of US GAAP

• Strong analytical skills 

• Excellent communication time management and organizational skills.

• Curious creative and driven self-starter that can take direction run with it and asks questions to ensure the task is successfully completed

• Motivated problem solver who will proactively troubleshoot and create solutions

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. In addition the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing [email protected].

The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

What We Do

People Inc. is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content the fastest sites and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month including 95 percent of US women make decisions take action and find inspiration. People Inc. brands include PEOPLE Better Homes & Gardens Verywell FOOD & WINE The Spruce Allrecipes Byrdie REAL SIMPLE Investopedia Southern Living and more.

Why Work With Us

People Inc. has a people-first mentality - our audience our employees our teams. We take our role of providing the best content across the best brands very seriously and we are always looking to make sure that our teams have the space to be creative innovate and try out new things.

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