Accounting Summer Intern

archgroup; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch internship program offers 8 weeks of hands-on experience in the insurance industry, with learning activities and feedback from experienced professionals. Interns will explore reinsurance, accounting systems, and capstone projects while developing professional skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration, time management, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment, with a hybrid schedule and on-site in Morristown, NJ. Benefits are available for interns.

Qualifications

• Actively completing bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related program.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to reinsurance and corporate accounting through educational sessions and practical learning experiences.

Skills

Team player

Self-starter

Entrepreneurial spirit

Continuous learner

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Sophomore status with 2028–2029 graduation

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

About This Internship

Arch's 8-week summer internship program offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in the insurance industry. It provides challenging learning experiences that serve as a foundation for interns to explore their career choices and to develop professional skills. Working alongside some of the most talented members of the specialty insurance industry, interns will gain relevant expertise in various aspects of the field, participate in learning activities and receive ongoing feedback.

About This Role

• Gain exposure to reinsurance and corporate accounting through educational sessions and practical learning experiences.
• Complete hands-on training and individual project work with guidance from team members.
• Learn key accounting systems, processes, and best practices used across the organization.
• Assist with research and accounting-related tasks to develop an understanding of reinsurance accounting.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills by setting priorities, managing deadlines, and delivering results.
• Collaborate with fellow interns on team initiatives and a final capstone project.

Qualifications

• Actively completing bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related program.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher.
• College level - current Sophomore student, with graduation dates ranging from December 2028 - May 2029.
• Microsoft Office, including Excel, experience strongly preferred.
• Entrepreneurial spirit along with the desire to be a continuous learner.
• Team player who collaborates effectively.
• Self-starter who can work independently and deal effectively with multiple tasks/priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Location & Work Arrangement

• The program dates are June 2, 2027 - July 23, 2027.
• This position is classified as a hybrid position. You will work 4 days onsite and 1 days from home.
• This position is located in Morristown, NJ.
• Relocation and housing assistance is not provided for this role.

Timeline

Arch internship positions will be unposted when filled.

Pay

For individuals assigned to or hired to work in Morristown, NJ, the hourly rate is $26 as of the time of posting. The breadth in the range exists to accommodate students in specialized programs such as actuarial candidates and graduate students. Any actual rate offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, along with the education & qualifications of the candidate. The above range may be modified in the future. Intern position is eligible for select Arch benefits.