Accounting Intern- Summer 2027

Summit Consulting; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

NIIC National Interstate Insurance Company seeks an Accounting Intern in Richfield, OH. You will assist in entry-level accounting tasks, including asset and liability reconciliations, journal entries, and banking duties, while shadowing various departments to gain practical insurance industry experience.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a B.A. in Accounting with anticipated graduation between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Anticipated graduation date Fall/Winter 2027 to Spring 2028

Responsibilities

• Assist in entry-level accounting tasks such as prepaid assets, fixed assets, other assets, and liabilities; prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support daily banking and treasury activities, track cash balances, and record cash transfers.
• Assist with investment accounting tasks, posting transactions and income in the investment system.
• Complete reinsurance reconciliations and billings/payments in accounting.
• Support SEC reporting responsibilities including XBRL tagging and quarterly reports.
• Assist with statutory loss and investment reporting for the four statutory insurance companies.
• Provide analyses and reports to management and perform ad hoc tasks as needed.

Job description

National Interstate is a member of Great American Insurance Group. As one of the leading commercial transportation insurers in the nation, we offer risk financing solutions in all 50 states tailored to meet the needs of a wide variety of transportation classes. Our offerings include traditional insurance and innovative alternative risk transfer (ART) programs, including more than a dozen group captive programs catering to niche wheels markets. We are proud to be a multiple Northcoast 99 winner and Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio. It is because of our talented and dedicated team that we are able to live out our company values of integrity, transparency, fairness, accountability, empowerment and collaboration with each transaction we make. If you are ready to join an engaging and driven team such as ours, we would love to hear from you!At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.Since 1989, National Interstate has specialized in serving the insurance needs of the wheels-based transportation industry. Our steadfast focus on developing niche expertise in product design, loss control and claim services has made National Interstate one of the most respected names in commercial transportation insurance today. (https://natl.com/)National Interstate and Vanliner’s Internship ProgramThe National Interstate Internship program gives students the ability to apply skills and knowledge from their classes to the workplace. The program provides a unique hands-on experience to explore the insurance industry and leave an impact on the business. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about various departments, engage in professional development training, and shadow different areas of the business. In addition, social activities foster an environment to network and build relationships. We value the unique perspectives and meaningful contributions our interns bring every summer.The program is taking place in Summer 2027. The role will be expected to work in the Richfield, Ohio office.Essential Job Functions and ResponsibilitiesAs an Accounting Intern, you will be responsible for assisting in and undertaking entry level accounting tasks such in areas such as prepaid assets, fixed assets, other assets, other liabilities, while also completing applicable journal entries and account reconciliations. Desirable candidates will be able to effectively:Assist with certain daily banking and treasury management functions, including tracking cash balances in both operating and deposit accounts and recording transfer cash activityAssist in certain Investment accounting and reporting areas by completing tasks such as posting transactions and income in the investment accounting systemComplete various reinsurance reconciliations and reinsurance billings and payments in the accounting areaAssist with various SEC reporting responsibilities including XBRL tagging and proofreading quarterly 10-Q and earnings releaseAssist with statutory loss reporting on one of the four statutory insurance companies (Part 3 Loss and Expense Reserves Schedule)Assist with statutory investment reporting on one of the four statutory insurance companies (Schedule DA)Provide analyses and reports to management as requestedPerform other duties/ad hoc tasks as assignedJob RequirementsCurrently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university pursuing a degree in Accounting.Anticipated graduation date ranging from Fall/Winter 2027 to Spring 2028.Company:NIIC National Interstate Insurance CompanyBenefits:We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.