Internship - Investment Accounting

American National • Houston, TX

3d • 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

• Strengthen written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional partners.
• Manage time, priorities, and deadlines in a professional work environment.
• Apply problem-solving skills to real business challenges.
• Build knowledge of the insurance and financial services industry.
• Gain experience supporting projects from planning through execution.
• Develop a foundational understanding of insurance company investment accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations.
• Learn how investment transactions are recorded and reported, how reconciliations and controls support financial statement accuracy, and how accounting teams leverage technology and data to improve efficiency.

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.
• Gain exposure to daily accounting work, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Participate in SAP and Clearwater system implementations.
• Learn about investment accounting, including types of investments such as Bonds & Stocks, and some alternative investments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree