Remote Investment Accounting & Reporting Intern

Symetra Financial Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Symetra Financial Corporation invites applications for the Investment Accounting & Reporting Internship for Summer 2027. This fully remote 12-week program offers hands-on experience in financial data analysis, reporting, and process improvements within the Investment Accounting & Reporting and Data Analytics teams.

You will work on GAAP and Statutory reporting, ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and support for auditors, while building Excel and Power BI skills in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Power BI or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong process improvement skills and the ability to think outside the box.
• Desire to work in a challenging and fast-paced work environment.
• Desire to work with a team where growth and improvement are encouraged and supported.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the company’s accounting close and reporting cycles, and perform ledger and holdings reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Quarterly reporting and analysis; work with GAAP and Statutory reporting teams for appropriate disclosure presentation and language.
• Support cash operations and cash custody deliverables.
• Prepare journal entries, financial analytics, management reports, schedules for internal/external auditors, and other deliverables.
• Research and document accounting issues. Prepare/draft new or updated accounting analyses and policies.
• Identify areas for improvement and complete projects with project lead.
• Produce a high-quality product with review comments for improvement while resolving issues with minimal guidance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Symetra Financial Corporation invites applications for the Investment Accounting & Reporting Internship for Summer 2027. This fully remote 12-week program offers hands-on experience in financial data analysis, reporting, and process improvements within the Investment Accounting & Reporting and Data Analytics teams.

You will work on GAAP and Statutory reporting, ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and support for auditors, while building Excel and Power BI skills in a fast-paced,