Risk Product Accounting Intern, Year round

Northwestern Mutual•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$17 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a year-long internship. Internship candidates can expect part-time during the school year starting in fall 2026 and full-time onsite internship program during the summer 2027. Carefully selected from universities across the country, our interns bring distinctive ideas and perspectives to our organization. Our employees are passionate about building our emerging talent and future leaders. In addition to their day-to-day tasks, interns participate in professional development workshops, senior leadership Q&A's, volunteer initiatives, networking/social events, and more! As an Accounting Intern, you will work alongside your hiring manager, mentor, and team to complete tasks critical for Northwestern Mutual's success. We are here to help you both identify and continue to develop your future career goals and passions. Risk Product Accounting: Assists with ensuring that financial activity for insurance and annuity products and related field compensation are appropriately accounted for in the general ledger. Prepares and/or approves journal entries, account and system balancing reconciliations and investigates and resolves any findings by working with systems, client services and field services contacts. Prepares complex quarterly regulatory state reporting schedules and analysis. Collaborates on process improvement projects and external audit requests.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Previous work or classroom experience in one or more of the following: Accounting, Finance
Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

Nice To Haves

Previous Accounting, Finance internship and/or relevant project experience
Effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability
High degree of self-motivation, passion, and a drive to learn
Ability to balance multiple priorities

Responsibilities

Assists with ensuring that financial activity for insurance and annuity products and related field compensation are appropriately accounted for in the general ledger.
Prepares and/or approves journal entries, account and system balancing reconciliations and investigates and resolves any findings by working with systems, client services and field services contacts.
Prepares complex quarterly regulatory state reporting schedules and analysis.
Collaborates on process improvement projects and external audit requests.