Summer 2027 Accounting & Finance Intern

Hylant Group, Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship eligibility

Award-winning culture

Office visits and shadowing

Job summary

Hylant Group, Inc. invites rising juniors, seniors and recent grads to join its Summer Internship Program in finance and accounting. You’ll prepare monthly reports, assist budgets, and consolidate data across departments while developing Excel models for scenario planning.

You’ll participate in meetings, shadow leaders, and visit multiple offices to experience our award-winning culture and network with clients and vendors. May 18–Aug 13, 2027, onsite across Hylant locations.

Qualifications

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and forecasts.
• Support budgeting and variance analysis activities.
• Help consolidate financial data from different departments.
• Conduct research on market trends and financial benchmarks.
• Build and maintain Excel models for scenario planning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

Journal entries

Tools

Excel

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 Role

• 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 You

• 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 & Benefits

• Eligibility 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 & Development

• Participate 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 Progression

• Successful interns at junior or senior standing may be eligible for scholarships and long‑term career opportunities within the insurance industry.

Why Hylant?

At Hylant, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that grow with you. For over 90 years, our family‑owned business has stood for more than insurance. We stand for people. When you join Hylant, you become part of a family that champions support, respect, flexibility, and a healthy work‑life balance. It’s no surprise we’ve been named a “Best Place to Work in Insurance” for 17 consecutive years. In 2024 alone, Hylant and our incredible team earned 24 awards, celebrating our commitment to workplace culture, community involvement, and individual achievement. We’re proud to be anything but typical in our industry.

Here’s what makes Hylant different: Opportunity on your terms: Whether you’re just starting out or looking to lead, we offer clear career paths, tailored development programs, and the freedom to grow in the direction that fits you best. Relationships that build people up: Our culture is rooted in empathy and collaboration. You’ll be surrounded by mentors, teammates, and leaders who care about your success. A chance to make a real impact: From serving clients with integrity to giving back to our communities, your work at Hylant will matter—locally and globally. We invest in our people through programs like the Hylant Career Academy, Leadership Catalyst, and Hylant MBA, and we celebrate the wins—big and small—along the way.

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.

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.