Investment Reporting Intern (Summer 2027) (Remote)

University of Houston; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Intern-exclusive events

Networking opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The University of Houston offers an accounting internship designed for current students to observe and participate in professional work environments and gain practical industry experience related to their field of study.

Interns will perform financial analysis, data extraction from accounting systems, and support monthly reporting while learning how internal controls and forecasting drive business decisions. The role emphasizes analytical thinking and collaboration with teams.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in college pursuing an accounting, finance, or analytical degree.
• Familiarity with accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional financial analysis and data extraction from systems.
• Contributes to monthly accounting processes and reporting.
• Analyzes, tests, and verifies information for accuracy.
• Responds to management requests and supports department reporting.
• Assists with projects and internal controls documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Pursuing accounting/finance/analytical degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Internships are short-term work experiences for a designated period of time that allow college students the opportunity to observe and participate in the professional work environment, to explore how his/her interests relate to possible careers, and to gain practical experience in an industry relating to their field of study.

Summary

Performs accounting, financial reporting,and analysis functions.Responsible for applying financialanalysisknowledge and judgment to activities that are routinely performed.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional financial analysis work, which involves extracting financial data from various accounting and information systems, compilation, consolidation,andappropriate analysisof financial data.

• Analyze, test, and verify information compiled is correct and/or reasonable basedonaccounting and financialanalysisknowledge.

• Respond to requests received from management and other departments.

• Understands the flow of information and uses that knowledge to troubleshoot problems.

• Participates in monthly accounting processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

• Explains to others how analysis was producedand orreported.

• Updates financial reports/models for forecasting, trending, and results analysis.

• Supports client reporting needs including client performance and compensation.

• Assistswith project work and may serve as a member ofadivisional project team.

• Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls.

• Improve procedures, update, and organize documentation of reporting and planning processes.

Qualifications

• To qualify for an internship, applicants must be currently enrolled at a college or universitypursuing an accounting, finance, or otheranalytical-typedegree. Internships are not available for students who have completed their college education or who will graduatepriorto the conclusion of the internship.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).

• Familiarity with accounting principles.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented,accurate, ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Rewards & Compensation:

In addition to gaining exposure to thefinancial services and insurance industry, students gain accessto internexclusive events and networking opportunities throughout the summer while receivinga competitivecompensation.

**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is providedpursuant toapplicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Companylocations.**

The hourly wage for this positionis$21per hour.This range is anestimate,based on potential qualifications and operational needs.This range is anestimate,based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, aspermittedby applicable law.

Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.