Financial Reporting Intern: GAAP, AI Tools & Growth

National Life Group; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10-week paid internship

Networking opportunities with peers

Mentorship and learning opportunities

Orientation and onboarding

Job summary

National Life Group, Montpelier, VT, invites undergraduates to join its 10-week internship program focused on accounting and financial reporting. You will perform GAAP/statutory tasks, participate in MD&A and financial close activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Experience with Excel and a drive to learn new tools will help you contribute to projects and an enterprise-wide Workday transition. This internship emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong interest in accounting and financial reporting.
• High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn new tools, systems, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with GAAP and statutory financial reporting activities, including financial statement linking, tie-outs, reconciliations, validation, and supporting schedules.
• Support the preparation and review of MD&A, audited financial statements, and other financial reporting materials.
• Complete assignments across multiple Financial Reporting areas, including GAAP, statutory, state reporting, and other specialized reporting areas.
• Partner with Financial Reporting team members and cross-functional groups to learn how different areas contribute to the overall reporting process.
• Participate in aspects of the monthly and quarterly financial reporting and close processes.
• Gain exposure to National Life Group's transition to Workday and how ERP systems, data, and process changes affect financial reporting.
• Complete an individual project that may incorporate accounting research, process improvement, technology or AI, or the application of academic concepts to a business or financial reporting topic.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professionalism

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

National Life Group, Montpelier, VT, invites undergraduates to join its 10-week internship program focused on accounting and financial reporting. You will perform GAAP/statutory tasks, participate in MD&A and financial close activities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Experience with Excel and a drive to learn new tools will help you contribute to projects and an enterprise-wide Workday transition. This internship emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and professional growth.