Accounting Intern

Munich Re; Amelia (LA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive networking opportunities

Intern project presentations

Community service events

Mentor and manager support

Global exposure through Munich Re

Job summary

American Modern, a subsidiary of Munich Re, invites you to join its Accounting Internship Program. You will work on meaningful projects, gain hands-on experience, and build your professional network with senior leaders during a hybrid summer schedule.

You will transform manual financial processes through automation, develop data-driven insights, and contribute to real accounting workflows while learning from experts across the organization.

Qualifications

• Student entering junior year in Accounting, Finance, MIS, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Interest in technology-enabled finance transformation.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, AI, or data analysis concepts.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Automate accounting and finance processes using Python and related technologies.
• Analyze and reconcile data from financial systems, reports, and general ledger sources.
• Develop and test scripts that validate, transform, and standardize financial data.
• Support automated reporting, financial analytics, and operational dashboards.
• Evaluate AI and automation solutions for finance operations.
• Document requirements, process flows, controls, testing results, and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Technology-enabled finance

Python/SQL/AI basics

Accounting fundamentals

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Current student in Accounting/Finance/MIS/Data Analytics/Computer Science

Tools

Python

SQL

AI concepts

Job description

Launch Your Career with American Modern's 2027 Internship Program

Ready to gain hands-on experience, build your professional network, and make a real impact?

At American Modern, interns are more than observers. You'll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, connect with senior leaders, and gain valuable experience that can help launch your career after graduation.

As a leading specialty insurance provider, we protect everything from manufactured homes and specialty dwellings to boats, personal watercraft, and classic cars. We create innovative solutions where others cannot, helping customers protect what matters most.

Headquartered in Amelia, Ohio, just outside Cincinnati, American Modern offers a flexible hybrid work environment where interns typically spend 40-50% of their time in the office, creating opportunities for collaboration, networking, and professional growth.

Why Intern with American Modern?

• Meaningful Work from Day One - Contribute to real projects that support business objectives and provide valuable industry experience.

• Build Your Professional Network - Connect with fellow interns, experienced professionals, senior leaders, and even our CEO throughout the summer.

• Develop Skills That Matter - Gain practical experience while building communication, problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.

• Flexible Hybrid Work Experience - Enjoy the benefits of both in-person collaboration and virtual work.

• Give Back to the Community - Participate in volunteer opportunities and community outreach initiatives.

Your Opportunity

Join a forward-looking Accounting organization and work at the intersection of accounting, data analytics, and technology. You will help transform manual financial processes into scalable, accurate, and control-focused automated solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Automate accounting and finance processes using Python and related technologies.

• Analyze and reconcile data from financial systems, reports, and general ledger sources.

• Develop and test scripts that validate, transform, and standardize financial data.

• Support automated reporting, financial analytics, and operational dashboards.

• Evaluate AI and automation solutions for finance operations.

• Document requirements, process flows, controls, testing results, and improvement opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

• Interest in technology-enabled finance transformation.

• Familiarity with Python, SQL, AI, or data analysis concepts.

• Understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial reporting.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

What You’ll Gain

• Python and SQL experience applied to real accounting workflows.

• Deeper knowledge of reconciliations, reporting, internal controls, and data quality.

• Practice identifying discrepancies and translating data into actionable insights.

At American Modern, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future. At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who require current or future sponsorship, including Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT).

What Makes Our Program Unique?

• Executive networking opportunities

• Intern project presentations to senior leaders

• Community service events

• Dedicated support from managers and mentors

• Exposure to a global reinsurance organization through Munich Re

Accounting Intern

In office expectation: In office Tuesday and Thursday.

Student profile: Entering junior year in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Opportunity type: Internship