Intern, Accounting

Encova Insurance•Columbus, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Encova Insurance has again been recognized as a RISE Elite Top 50 internship program, making this our sixth year in a row! Rising Insurance Star Executives (RISE) is the voice of young professionals who are looking for ways to share their innovative ideas and spread a new message about who the insurance industry is. As an intern at Encova Insurance you will be part of a dynamic, results-driven team and learn to manage real world situations alongside Encova associates. Our successful internship program attracts students from across our region and our diverse opportunities ensure that our interns are provided with a wide range of learning possibilities! This position is an internship within the accounting organization and may have opportunities for exposure to multiple accounting and/or finance teams (including, but not limited to, financial reporting, investments, reinsurance, property & casualty accounting, accounting operations, accounts payable and tax). The objective is to gain valuable experience within a corporate accounting department, develop an understanding of statutory insurance and other accounting disciplines, and assist in the performance of key team tasks and project work aligned with department strategic priorities. This is a full-time summer internship and will require someone who can work at least 40 hours per week. Start and end dates will be based on availability and business need. At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company’s success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work experience where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential.

Requirements

Completion of basic accounting courses required with at least 60 credit hours completed prior to the start of the internship
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required (e.g., ability to create pivot tables, vlookups, additional advanced formulas)
Ability to work independently and demonstrate problem solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 60 credit hours with an accredited college or university.
Must reside and work within specific U.S. states: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

Assist in daily, monthly, and/or quarterly accounting tasks such as journal entries, report generation and analysis, tax or compliance activities, accounts payable functions, and/or reconciliations.
Support the Accounting department with cross-functional project initiatives.
Participate in company-wide intern program activites.
Provide backup for employees on vacation for short periods.
Other duties as assigned.