Intern, Accounting

Encova•Columbus, OH

23h•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

We have two openings for this internship. The role will work a hybrid schedule in either our Columbus, Ohio or Charleston, West Virginia office and will report to the AVP, Financial Reporting & Investments or the AVP, Finance, Operations and Tax. This is a full-time summer internship for the 2026 summer 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. Must be currently enrolled and have completed at least 60 credit hours with an accredited college or university. Pay = $18 per hour 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! Are you a Referral? If you know a current Encova Insurance associate and would like to apply as a referral, please encourage them to submit your referral information before you submit your application. You will receive an email with a direct URL link to the Job Posting of interest. Applying through this URL link will create your referral relationship for our Talent Acquisition Team. Unique residence requirements are listed in each job posting, please review closely for details. Encova is only able to employ associates who reside and work within specific U.S. states. Our current policies are based on the laws in states in which we are registered for payroll. Our current footprint includes: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin. JOB OBJECTIVE: 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.

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

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.