Accounting Intern: Remote & Growth-Focused Finance

MassMutual Ascend; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Job summary

MassMutual Ascend, a leading provider of annuities, invites a co-op/intern to join the Annuity Finance organization in Cincinnati. You will manage a small book of business, posting journal entries, preparing reports, and assisting with statutory and GAAP statements.

You’ll gain practical exposure to core accounting tasks, work with a collaborative leadership group, and enjoy flexible days in the downtown office with the option to work remotely from home.

Qualifications

• Currently in at least the second year of higher education pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time-management and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Able to work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Record a variety of monthly journal entries and review trial balances in the general ledger system.
• Prepare various reports, schedules, and financial statements for use by management.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of processes and tasks.
• Prepare and assist with analysis of statutory and GAAP financial statements.
• Develop a basic understanding of statutory and GAAP accounting guidance for the insurance industry.
• Compose analytical schedules and gather information for independent auditors.
• Perform a variety of routine, clerical type accounting activities in support of the department.
• Participate in process improvement activities.
• Complete special projects as requested.

Skills

Accounting basics

Finance basics

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (in progress)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

MassMutual Ascend, a leading provider of annuities, invites a co-op/intern to join the Annuity Finance organization in Cincinnati. You will manage a small book of business, posting journal entries, preparing reports, and assisting with statutory and GAAP statements.

You’ll gain practical exposure to core accounting tasks, work with a collaborative leadership group, and enjoy flexible days in the downtown office with the option to work remotely from home.