Financial Reporting Intern – Summer 2027

National Life Group - Interns•Montpelier, VT

1d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The National Life Group Internship Program was developed to provide real workplace learning and growth opportunities for undergraduate students. Over the years the program has provided students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful, career-relevant work at National Life Group in preparation for full-time employment. This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Strong interest in accounting and financial reporting.
High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn new tools, systems, and processes.
Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of their work.
Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.
Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life's AI guiding principles.
Use AI responsibly and in accordance with company policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, security, compliance, retention, and intellectual property.
Service Focus - Demonstrates a client centric focus for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Decision Making - Makes sense of complex information, critically evaluates, and creates solutions.
Results Oriented - Sets performance and personal goals; Driven to meet or exceed goals and objectives.
Plans and Aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals; Aligns people and skills to tasks and assignments; Evaluates results of work.
Demonstrates Learning Agility - Enhances skills and knowledge through continuous learning; Focuses on personal results by establishing stretch goals; Seeks feedback and changes accordingly.
Establishes Relationships - Builds partnerships with others to instill trust, collaborate, and meet shared objectives.
Communicates Effectively - Actively listens, conveys messages to meet different audience needs, and remains open to new ideas and opinions.
Fosters Diversity - Values diversity and difference in thought, experience, and perspective; Promotes an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion; Supports equal and fair treatment for all.

Nice To Haves

Intellectual curiosity.
An engaged and initiative-taking approach to tasks and collaboration.
A growth mindset and openness to feedback.
Comfort working both collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

Assist with GAAP and statutory financial reporting activities, including financial statement linking, tie-outs, reconciliations, validation, and supporting schedules.
Support the preparation and review of MD&A, audited financial statements, and other financial reporting materials.
Complete assignments across multiple Financial Reporting areas, including GAAP, statutory, state reporting, and other specialized reporting areas.
Partner with Financial Reporting team members and cross-functional groups to learn how different areas contribute to the overall reporting process.
Participate in aspects of the monthly and quarterly financial reporting and close processes.
Gain exposure to National Life Group's transition to Workday and how ERP systems, data, and process changes affect financial reporting.
Complete an individual project that may incorporate accounting research, process improvement, technology or AI, or the application of academic concepts to a business or financial reporting topic.