Summer 2027 Accounting & Finance Intern

Hylant; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship program

Mentoring by leaders

Office visits across locations

Professional development courses

Job summary

Hylant invites ambitious students to join its Summer Internship Program in Finance and Accounting. You will gain hands-on experience preparing reports, budgeting, and data analysis while working with leaders across offices nationwide.

You’ll engage in Excel modeling, market research, and collaborative projects with mentors, shadowing opportunities, and potential scholarship eligibility upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Rising junior, senior, or graduate-level standing at an accredited college or university
• Maintain an average GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Ability to work from one of Hylant’s office locations nationwide
• Availability to work May 18-August 13, 2027
• Interest in a long-term career in insurance
• extracurricular activities and/or part-time job recommended

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and forecasts (Finance)
• Support budgeting and variance analysis activities (Finance)
• Help consolidate financial data from different departments (Finance)
• Conduct research on market trends and financial benchmarks (Finance)
• Build and maintain Excel models for scenario planning (Finance)
• Participate in meetings to understand strategic financial decisions (Finance)
• Assist with journal entries and general ledger reconciliations (Accounting)
• Help prepare and review financial statements (Accounting)
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes (Accounting)
• Organize and maintain financial records and documentation (Accounting)
• Perform bank and account reconciliations (Accounting)
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance tasks (Accounting)
• Take on projects that support the team where necessary (Finance and Accounting)
• Work collaboratively with a team, mentored by Hylant leaders throughout the summer

Skills

GPA 3.0+

Office location flexibility

Interest in insurance

Team collaboration

Research & analysis

Education

Currently enrolled in college (undergrad/grad)

Job description

The Opportunity:Get ready to embark on a summer journey that will both challenge and inspire you while paving the way for success in the insurance industry. The Hylant Internship Program will offer you an exceptional opportunity to join a cohort of other talented interns, where you’ll gain practical experience, build vital skills, and forge meaningful connections within the insurance industry.Join Hylant’s Summer Internship Program to gain hands-on finance or accounting experience in a leading insurance firm with a collaborative and award-winning culture.Your RoleHere’s what you will be doing:Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and forecasts (Finance).Support budgeting and variance analysis activities (Finance).Help consolidate financial data from different departments (Finance).Conduct research on market trends and financial benchmarks (Finance).Build and maintain Excel models for scenario planning (Finance).Participate in meetings to understand strategic financial decisions (Finance).Assist with journal entries and general ledger reconciliations (Accounting).Help prepare and review financial statements (Accounting).Support accounts payable and receivable processes (Accounting).Organize and maintain financial records and documentation (Accounting).Perform bank and account reconciliations (Accounting).Assist with audit preparation and compliance tasks (Accounting).Take on projects that support the team where necessary (Finance and Accounting).Work collaboratively with a team, mentored by Hylant leaders throughout the summer.Engage in the Hylant Innovation Challenge to research and propose business solutions to executive leadership.Meet clients, carriers, and vendors, with opportunities to shadow calls or visit on-site.Visit multiple Hylant offices to expand your network and experience company culture.About YouWhat you'll need:Rising junior, senior, or graduate-level standing at an accredited college or university, or graduated within the past seven months.Maintain an average GPA of 3.0 or higher.Ability to work from one of Hylant’s office locations nationwide.Availability to work from May 18-August 13, 2027, with some flexibility.Interest in a long-term career in insurance.Involvement in extracurricular activities and/or part-time job recommended.Major in Risk Management and Insurance, Sales, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, IT, Business, HR, or Communications preferred but not required.Authorized to work for any U.S. employer; Hylant cannot provide H-1B visa sponsorship.Compensation & BenefitsEligibility to apply for a $5,000 scholarship upon successful completion for juniors or seniors.Experience a professional environment with an award-winning culture rated Best Place to Work in Insurance for 17 years.Opportunities to meet clients, carriers, and vendors, including shadowing and on-site visits.Visit multiple Hylant offices to expand your network and experience company culture.Training & DevelopmentParticipate in a six-week “Intro to Insurance” self-guided course covering industry terminology and practices.Engage in summer-long professional development courses to enhance soft skills and personal potential.Work collaboratively with mentors and Hylant leaders throughout the internship.Participate in the Hylant Innovation Challenge, consulting with executive leadership on real business solutions.Career ProgressionSuccessful interns at junior or senior standing may be eligible for scholarships and long-term career opportunities within the insurance industry.How to ApplyPlease submit your application for review. Allow time for processing and thank you for your patience.*Hylant is unable to provide H-1B visa sponsorship at this time.We welcome your application if you meet the requirements above! Please allow some time for review of your submission. Thank you in advance for your patience!Hylant is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, Veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Hylant participates in E-Verify. ployees and communities of our client family by embracing them as our own. We’re more than an insurance brokerage firm and you’re more than a client, employee or neighbor. You’re family. And that’s just the way we treat you.Hylant is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, Veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Hylant participates in E-Verify.