Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)

Unum; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lump-sum housing bonus

Mentorship by senior leaders

Job summary

Unum, based in Chattanooga, TN, offers an Accounting/Finance internship designed for students pursuing related degrees and CPA eligibility. The program emphasizes mentorship, hands-on project work, and exposure to senior leaders across functional areas.

Interns gain college credit, participate in weekly information sessions, and may receive housing guidance and a summer bonus. The internship runs late May/early June for 10–12 weeks, with opportunities for full-time offers after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college degree program or Spring 2027 graduate.
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing accounting or finance-related degree with CPA eligibility.
• GPA of 3.0 overall required.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and on-campus involvement.
• Intern must be available to work 40 hours per week and adhere to hybrid policy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to meaningful project work that leaves a lasting impact on the business.
• Learn about departmental and corporate functions.
• Attend weekly information sessions and networking opportunities with senior leaders.
• Participate in social events, build your network with other interns.
• Support community service activities aligned with Unum's values.

Job description

When you join the team at Unum, you become part of an organization committed to helping you thrive. Here, we work to provide the employee benefits and service solutions that enable employees at our client companies to thrive throughout life’s moments. And this starts with ensuring that every one of our team members enjoys opportunities to succeed both professionally and personally. To enable this, we provide:

• Award-winning culture
• Inclusion and diversity as a priority
• Performance Based Incentive Plans
• Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
• Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
• Mental health support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Student loan repayment options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environments

All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans. And that’s just the beginning… With 10,000 employees helping more than 39 million people worldwide, every role at Unum is meaningful and impacts the lives of our customers. Whether you’re directly supporting a growing family, or developing online tools to help navigate a difficult loss, customers are counting on the combined talents of our entire team. Help us help others, and join Team Unum today!

General Summary

Are you an aspiring accounting or finance professional? Our interns receive countless opportunities to be challenged, offer key business insights, and gain authentic experience working for a Fortune 500 leader in the disability-based employee benefits marketplace. We are looking for individuals to bring their curiosity and individuality, and in return we provide professional skill development and hands‑on experience to contribute to personal and professional growth. During this internship, you will have the opportunity to work alongside mentors and professionals who rank amongst the best in their fields, as well as contribute to meaningful, challenging project work that culminates in an end‑of‑summer presentation to key business leaders.

Program Highlights

This internship allows those pursuing a career in accounting and finance to gain experience from an industry leader. Our accounting and finance initiatives cover a spectrum of business groups that are vital to the organization’s strategy and operational success. These include Accounting, Financial and Regulatory Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, Internal Audit and Treasury.

The internship will allow you to:

• Contribute to meaningful project work that leaves lasting impact on the business
• Learn about departmental and corporate functions
• Attend weekly information sessions and networking opportunities with senior leaders across enterprise locations
• Take part in social events, have fun, and build your network with other interns
• Participate in community service activities by supporting organizations that make our communities stronger, advocate for greater access to the benefits that strengthen our societies and families, protect the environment around us, and invest in our workplace culture
• Join an Employee Network and work with the Office of Inclusion & Diversity to help advance Unum's inclusion journey and represent the full spectrum of what makes us unique
• Earn college credit (School/Program Manager pre‑approvals are required)

Accounting/Finance interns who excel in this internship program will be considered for Unum's Accounting & Finance Leadership Program as well as other full-time opportunities. Top summer interns may be eligible to receive full-time offers to join the team following the successful completion of their degree.

To learn more about the Accounting & Finance Development Program visit https://careers.unum.com/global/en/aflp-landing

Housing is not provided however; Unum offers a lump‑sum bonus to help with costs for the summer and will provide guidance on housing opportunities used by interns in the past.

Program Timeline

The internship program starts in late May/early June 2027 and will last 10-12 weeks (about 3 months) until early August.

Locations

Chattanooga, TN, Columbia, SC

Qualifications

• Candidate must be currently enrolled in an accredited college degree program or be a Spring 2027 graduate.
• Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing an accounting or finance‑related degree with the intention to complete the course credits to be eligible to sit for the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification.
• GPA of 3.0 overall required.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and on‑campus involvement.
• Intern must be available to work 40 hours per week during regular business hours and adhere to Unum's hybrid work policy.

Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide.

Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience. Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long‑term disability), performance‑based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not.

All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans.

About Unum Group

At Unum Group, we’re a Fortune 500 company and leading international provider of workplace benefits and services, helping workers and their families thrive for more than 175 years. Through our Unum and Colonial Life brands, our company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision insurance; leave and absence management support; and behavioral health services. Our 10,000+ employees work across operations in the US, UK and Poland, as well as our dedicated Technology Centre in Ireland.

Unum Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for any applicant with a disability. If you are disabled and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process, please contact us by submitting a request here.