Internship - Accounting Policy

Security Benefit•Overland Park, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Security Benefit is seeking an Accounting Policy Intern to join a collaborative, agile team. This internship is designed to accommodate academic schedules, starting with 10-20 hours per week and offering flexibility to increase hours during breaks or summer. The intern will gain hands-on experience with AI in technical accounting, contributing to the development and improvement of team tools and workflows. The Accounting Policy team is responsible for determining the correct accounting treatment for complex, new, or unusual transactions, interpreting accounting standards (FASB, NAIC), and advising on emerging issues. This role provides exposure to technical accounting principles and their practical application within the company.

Requirements

Currently enrolled, full-time students eligible for the internship and available to begin immediately.
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Genuine interest in technical accounting (no prior technical accounting coursework or work experience required).
Curiosity about AI tools and agents (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) and interest in applying them to real business and research problems.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
A willingness to learn and develop industry-related knowledge.
Effective communication skills, both verbally and in written form.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently with guidance.
Comfortable learning new software quickly.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.
Willingness to work and learn in multiple financial systems.
A team player with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

Use AI tools and agents to help build and organize a technical accounting knowledge repository, capturing research, precedent, and accounting positions in a structured, searchable format.
Gain exposure to emerging U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting guidance (FASB, NAIC) by supporting research on real transactions.
Assist with maintaining and enhancing regulatory tracking tools and summaries for internal stakeholders.
Provide support on PBBD (Principles-Based Bond Definition) initiatives, including documentation of decision frameworks and onboarding considerations.
Assist in drafting summaries and supporting materials for accounting policy memos and internal presentations.
Help document and streamline Accounting Policy processes and procedures, including how the team uses AI tools day to day.
Participate in cross-functional discussions (as appropriate) to gain exposure to investment accounting, financial reporting, and actuarial impacts.