Accounting Intern- Summer 2027

Great American Insurance Group; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Wellness plans

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off

paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

National Interstate Insurance Company is offering an Accounting Intern role in Richfield, OH for Summer 2027. The intern will gain hands-on experience across accounting areas such as prepaid assets, fixed assets, and journal entries while supporting treasury management and investment accounting activities.

Ideal candidates are currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with anticipated graduation between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028, and will contribute to reinsurance, SEC reporting, and

Qualifications

• Currently 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with entry level accounting tasks in prepaid assets, fixed assets, other assets, and other liabilities.
• Complete applicable journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support daily banking and treasury management tasks and track cash balances.

Skills

Accounting

Banking

Treasury management

Investment accounting

Reinsurance reconciliations

SEC reporting

Statutory reporting

Data analysis

Ad hoc tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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 Program The 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 Responsibilities As 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 activity
• Assist in certain Investment accounting and reporting areas by completing tasks such as posting transactions and income in the investment accounting system
• Complete various reinsurance reconciliations and reinsurance billings and payments in the accounting area
• Assist with various SEC reporting responsibilities including XBRL tagging and proofreading quarterly 10-Q and earnings release
• Assist 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 requested
• Perform other duties/ad hoc tasks as assigned

Job Requirements Currently 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

Benefits:

• Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness plans
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• employee stock purchase plan
• Commuter benefits

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns. National Interstate Insurance Company, and our wholly owned subsidiary, Vanliner Insurance Company, are proud members of Great American Insurance Group.

We provide highly innovative insurance solutions and world‑class customer service for a variety of commercial transportation industries. Our success is a reflection of our highly motivated team of employees. See CAREERS to learn more. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.