Finance Intern

Aspida Life Insurance Company; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly

Full-Time hours

9-week summer program

Job summary

Aspida Financial Services, LLC is seeking a Summer Finance Intern to join our Durham, NC headquarters. You will be part of the finance team and gain exposure to budgeting, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

The internship runs 9 weeks with hourly pay and on-site work three days per week. You'll contribute to ERP data entry, vendor invoicing, and ad hoc projects, building hands-on experience in finance operations.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access applications.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Budgeting and forecasting support.
• Account reconciliation.
• Financial reporting assistance.
• Invoice processing & expense tracking.
• Market and competitor research.
• ERP/Finance system data entry (SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks).
• Ad hoc projects and data cleanup.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (pursuing)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Type

Internship

*Summer 2027 Internships*

Company Description:

Aspida is a tech-driven, nimble insurance carrier. Backed by Ares Management Corporation, a leading global alternative asset manager, we offer simple and secure retirement solutions and annuity products with speed and precision. More than that, we're in the business of protecting dreams; those of our partners, our producers, and especially our clients. Our suite of products, available through our elegant and intuitive digital platform, focuses on secure, stable retirement solutions with attractive features and downside protection. A subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) acts as the dedicated investment manager, capital solutions and corporate development partner to Aspida. For more information, please visit www.aspida.com or follow them on LinkedIn.

Who We Are:

Sometimes, a group of people come together and create something amazing. They don't let egos get in the way. They don't settle for the status quo, and they don't complain when things get tough. Instead, they see a common vision for the future and each person makes an unspoken commitment to building that future together. That's the culture, the moxie, and the story of Aspida.

Our business focuses on annuities and life insurance. At first, it might not sound flashy, but that's why we're doing things differently than everyone else in our industry. We're dedicated to developing data-driven tech solutions, providing amazing customer experiences, and applying an entrepreneurial spirit to everything we do. Our work ethic is built on three main tenets: Get $#!+ Done, Do It with Moxie, and Have Fun.

What We Are Looking For:

This position is will be within a certain area of the finance team from Tax, Strategy, Controllership, or FP&A. As a broader part of the finance department, this position will have the ability to gain exposure to other functions and high impact projects. This role is required to be onsite 3 days a week at our Durham, NC headquarters.

What You Will Do:

Budgeting and Forecasting Support

• Help in the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts.
• Support variance analysis by comparing actuals vs. budgeted numbers.

Account Reconciliation

• Assist in reconciling bank statements, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Identify discrepancies and report findings to senior finance staff.

Financial Reporting

• Help prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support the team in ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Invoice Processing & Expense Tracking

• Assist with reviewing and processing vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
• Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance with internal policies.

Market and Competitor Research

• Conduct basic financial research on market trends, competitors, or investment opportunities.
• Summarize findings and present to supervisors or team leads.

ERP/Finance System Data Entry

• Enter and maintain data in financial software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks.

Ad Hoc Projects

• Assist with special projects such as cost-saving initiatives, financial modeling, or data cleanup efforts.

What We Provide:

• Hourly
• Full-Time hours
• 9-week summer program

What We Believe:

At Aspida Financial Services, LLC, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, Aspida does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items.

Requirements

What We Require:

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access applications.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.