Accounting Summer 2027 Interns

Pacific Life; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacific Life in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a seasonal Accounting Intern to support financial operations and gain hands-on exposure to accounting processes in a regulated environment.

You will work with experienced professionals on cash inflows, bond investments, and reporting, while receiving mentorship from executives and engaging in development programs across General Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Corporate Finance.

Qualifications

• Background: Entry-Level. This internship is designed for students currently being recruited for an Accounting Summer 2027 opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Work with accounting professionals to learn cash inflows from policyholders, including recording and reconciling deposits.
• Learn to monitor and report on public and private bond investments throughout their lifecycle.
• Contribute to projects that support team and company financial goals in a regulated environment.
• Receive mentorship from an Executive and a peer mentor for internship guidance.
• Attend presentations across General Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Corporate Finance.
• Participate in networking, executive speaker series, community service, and social events to understand accounting's role in strategy.

Education

Accounting or Finance student

Job description

Accounting Intern | Pacific Life

The Tone:

This is a seasonal internship at Pacific Life, located in Newport Beach, CA. Pacific Life is a Fortune 500 financial services company committed to developing the next generation of financial professionals. This role offers the opportunity to play a meaningful part in supporting the company's financial operations, innovate, strengthen its financial foundation, and support its long-term business strategy. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to accounting processes within a complex, highly regulated environment.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Newport Beach, CA
• Mission: Support Pacific Life’s financial operations and contribute to strengthening its financial foundation while gaining hands-on accounting exposure within a complex, regulated environment.

What You'll Actually Do

• Core Accounting Processes: Engage with experienced accounting professionals to understand how cash inflows from policyholders are accounted for, including recording, reconciling, and feeding policyholder deposits into downstream actuarial models. Learn and apply methods for accounting for, monitoring, and reporting public and private bond investments throughout their entire lifecycle.
• Hands-On Project Contribution: Participate in projects designed to provide a true understanding of the accounting profession, directly contributing to team and company financial goals within a complex, highly regulated environment.
• Mentorship & Professional Development: Receive guidance from an assigned Executive and peer mentor who will discuss their knowledge and experience, providing insights for your internship and career path. Engage in professional development initiatives, training, and education programs.
• Broad Departmental Exposure: Attend a series of interactive presentations from key financial and accounting professionals across departments, such as General Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Corporate Finance, gaining an overview of their roles, job duties, and experiences.
• Networking & Strategic Insight: Participate in networking opportunities, an Executive speaker series, community service events, and social outings. Develop a comprehensive understanding of how accounting supports financial reporting, business operations, controls, and strategic decision-making within a large corporate accounting and finance organization.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level. This internship is designed for students currently being recruited for an Accounting Summer 2027 opportunity.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience is required for participation in this program.