Internship - Accounting Policy

Security Benefit Business Services / Everly Life•Topeka, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Security Benefit is seeking an Accounting Policy Intern to join their collaborative, agile team. This internship offers hands-on experience with technical accounting, including the use of AI in accounting processes. The intern will help build and improve tools and workflows, and shape the function's day-to-day operations. The Accounting Policy team determines the correct accounting treatment for complex transactions, interprets accounting standards (FASB, NAIC), and advises on emerging issues. The internship is designed to be flexible around the student's semester schedule, with options for part-time hours during the semester and increased hours during breaks or summer. This role serves as a pipeline into the Accounting Policy function, allowing for growth and development over multiple semesters.

Requirements

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.
Students eligible for the internship will be current, full-time students available to begin immediately.

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.