Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Our Internship program is designed to give students experience with projects and performing tasks within their hired work area. You will be exposed to other areas within the organization by participating in development, culture and volunteer events. This paid internship is 8-10 weeks in length with the possibility of extending hours into the school year. Our internship program holds an 80/10/10 approach, meaning that 80% of your work time will involve performing tasks or working on projects within your hired work area. Another 10% of the time, you will be exposed to learning in other areas within your assigned division to get more corporate experience. Then, the final 10% will be spent in shared experiences across the organization, where you will get to really learn about our culture and work environment.
Requirements
- Individuals pursuing their bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics or similar field
- A basic understanding of insurance
- High level of accounting ability, including a good working knowledge of finance, economics, investments, insurance and statistics
- Strong computer skills, including experience with spreadsheets
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work on a team independently
Nice To Haves
- Bloomberg Terminal experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide support to the team by assisting with projects and duties to advance the department goals.
- Complete special accounting and analysis projects as needed using multiple financial systems and applications (i.e. SAP, Prophix, Workiva).
- Assist with preparation of internal and external reports.
- Maintain effective, positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external parties.
- Assist with maintaining and improving existing internal controls.
- Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
- As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.
- Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.
- 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Automatic enrollment in our 401(k).
- Friday afternoons off year-round
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid development time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.
- Volunteer time off
- Company nonprofit matching gift program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
