Remote Corporate Accounting & Reporting Intern

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Virtual networking events

Equipment provided for remote work

Job summary

The Standard is offering an accounting internship within the Corporate Accounting and Reporting team. The role focuses on applying classroom knowledge to real-world financial tasks and developing technical and professional skills for a career in finance or accounting.

You will gain exposure to month-end close, financial statements, reconciliations, policy research, and process improvements while working in a primarily virtual environment with guidance from a manager.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with introductory coursework.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities to support decision-making.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Teams and Outlook; familiarity with AI tools is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for virtual collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entry preparation and posting.
• Prepare and analyze entity-level and consolidated financial statements and data.
• Perform account reconciliations, certifications, and variance analysis for accurate reporting.
• Research accounting policies and assist with technical accounting matters.
• Participate in process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled initiatives.
• Support special projects and other accounting and reporting responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Job description

The Standard is offering an accounting internship within the Corporate Accounting and Reporting team. The role focuses on applying classroom knowledge to real-world financial tasks and developing technical and professional skills for a career in finance or accounting.

You will gain exposure to month-end close, financial statements, reconciliations, policy research, and process improvements while working in a primarily virtual environment with guidance from a manager.