Accounting Intern

Genworth Financial, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Enact Holdings, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an Accounting Intern to rotate between two accounting teams, supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting within a hybrid work environment.

During a 12-week program starting May 17, 2027, you will gain hands-on experience in GAAP, SOX and compliance, network with leaders, and contribute to meaningful projects while developing professional skills.

Qualifications

• Rising Senior or Graduate student pursuing an Accounting degree.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close activities, SOX control testing, reconciliations, and ad hoc projects that support financial reporting and compliance objectives.
• Support financial reporting, accounting, and compliance processes through data analysis, documentation, testing, and research activities related to GAAP, SOX, SEC, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Gain exposure to accounting, regulatory, and compliance requirements within a highly regulated industry.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop a broad understanding of the finance and mortgage insurance industry.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Enact, we understand that there’s no place like home.

That’s why we bring our deep expertise, insightful offerings, and extra mile service to work every day to help lenders put more people in homes and keep them there.

We’re looking for an Accounting Intern in Raleigh, NC to join us in fulfilling our mission, while utilizing our values of Excellence, Improvement, and Connection.

In addition to the multiple weekly events attended by all interns, you’ll work alongside industry experts for a 12-week internship beginning May17,2027.

You will rotate between two accounting teams to learn various accounting, compliance and reporting skills and complete projects for the Accounting team.

THE PROGRAM

Enact’s Internship Program provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands‑on experience in achieving business results while developing technical and professional skills.

The internship program is a critical component of Enact’s talent pipeline as we look to interns to provide cutting edge ideas and skills that will drive business success.

Enact invests time, energy, and resources to create a worthwhile experience for interns.

Interns work on meaningful business projects, but beyond that, they will network directly with leaders throughout the company (all the way up to the CEO), attend teambuilding events with their internship cohort, connect with the community through volunteer opportunities (both on‑site and off‑site), and attend professional development workshops.

It’s a unique internship experience that helps interns develop a network of peers and mentors who act as a source of constant engagement and guidance during the internship.

LOCATION

Enact Headquarters, Raleigh, NC – Hybrid Schedule

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with month‑end close activities, SOX control testing, reconciliations, and ad hoc projects that support financial reporting and compliance objectives.
• Support financial reporting, accounting, and compliance processes through data analysis, documentation, testing, and research activities related to GAAP, SOX, SEC, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Gain exposure to accounting, regulatory, and compliance requirements within a highly regulated industry.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to develop a broad understanding of the finance and mortgage insurance industry.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Rising Senior or Graduate student pursuing an Accounting degree, in the process or with plans to pursue a CPA license after graduation.
• Strong foundation in accounting principles with an understanding of GAAP concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented, with the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced professional environment.
• Positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges.

COMPANY

Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT), operating primarily through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a leading publicly traded U.S. private mortgage insurance provider, offering borrower‑centric products that enable lenders and other partners across the U.S. to help people responsibly achieve and maintain the dream of homeownership.

By empowering customers and their borrowers, Enact seeks to positively impact the lives of those in the communities in which it serves in a sustainable way.

Headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, we play an active role in supporting a prosperous Triangle community.

We also support our colleagues’ philanthropic efforts in their home communities across the U.S.

Enact values all perspectives, characteristics and experiences, along with providing a positive and inclusive culture for employees to grow and succeed.

We strive to create an environment where employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and their customers.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

WHY WORK AT ENACT

We bring innovative thinking to the situations at hand

We seek out and incorporate diverse views to strengthen our outcomes

We work on challenging and rewarding projects

This role is eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Genworth Financial, Inc (“Genworth”) (NYSE: GNW) is a Fortune1000 company focused on empowering families to navigate the aging journey with confidence, now and in the future.

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth and its CareScout businesses provide guidance, products, and services that help people understand their caregiving options and fund their long‑term care needs.

Genworth is also the parent company and majority‑owner of publicly traded Enact Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACT), a leading U.S. mortgage insurance provider.

We know we can’t deliver on our mission unless we deliver for our employees.

That’s why we’re committed to creating a work environment that fosters inclusion, excellence, improvement and connection.

We know each employee contributes in their own unique way and we’re dedicated to supporting every one of them to help them reach their full potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.