GAAP & Statutory Financial Reporting Intern

National Life Insurance Company Limited; Addison, Montpelier (TX, VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

National Life Group is offering a 10-week paid internship in its Finance organization in Addison, TX. This program provides hands-on experience in accounting and financial reporting, with exposure to GAAP and statutory reporting and a cross-functional project.

You will collaborate with the Financial Reporting team and other CFO groups, including systems changes from Workday, and complete an individual project applying academic concepts to real-world topics.

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

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

National Life Group is offering a 10-week paid internship in its Finance organization in Addison, TX. This program provides hands-on experience in accounting and financial reporting, with exposure to GAAP and statutory reporting and a cross-functional project.

You will collaborate with the Financial Reporting team and other CFO groups, including systems changes from Workday, and complete an individual project applying academic concepts to real-world topics.