Internship - Investment Accounting

American National Insurance•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

More than an internship. A summer of learning, leadership exposure, real project work, and professional connections that can help launch your career. American National Insurance Company was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Houston, TX, with several locations across the US: League City, TX, Springfield, MO, and Glenmont, NY. Our Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with meaningful, real-world corporate experience while helping build a strong, long-term talent pipeline for American National. The program blends hands-on, role-related project work with intentional learning, leadership exposure, business education, and relationship-building opportunities. In addition to contributing to their respective departments, interns will participate in professional development experiences, connect with leaders through conversational Leadership Lens sessions, gain broader business perspective through cross-company spotlight sessions, and build community with fellow interns and employees across the organization. Our 2027 summer internship program begins on Monday, May 24th and ends on Friday, August 6th. An optional extension to August 13th is available. Intern positions are paid hourly with a full-time schedule of Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week, for the entirety of the program.

Requirements

Enrolled in an accredited college or university
Junior standing or higher by the start of the internship; May 2027 graduates are welcome
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Available to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday
Able to work onsite at the posted role location
Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Sound problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities
Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy
Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs

Nice To Haves

Exposure to SAP and Clearwater system implementations
Exposure to investment accounting: Types of investments – Bonds & Stocks, some alternative investments

Responsibilities

Assist with recurring monthly/quarterly accounting and regulatory reporting deliverables
Prepare and validate reports, assisting with account reconciliations, researching investment transactions, maintaining supporting documentation, organizing audit workpapers, and performing data analysis related to investment holdings and reporting controls
Support the team in reviewing data quality and assisting with routine operational processes that contribute to the accuracy and completeness of the company's financial reporting
Work closely with experienced accounting professionals, participate in team meetings, receive coaching and mentoring, and gain exposure to cross-functional business partners
Exposure to daily accounting work including reconciliations & journal entries
Exposure and participation in the SAP and Clearwater system implementations
Learn about investment accounting, including types of investments – Bonds & Stocks, some alternative investments