Summer 2027 Accounting Operations Internship

Lockton Companies; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockton Companies in Overland Park, KS, invites you to join our Accounting Operations Internship for Summer 2027. You’ll work alongside professionals on real assignments, gaining hands-on experience in workflow data analysis and cross-border collaboration with international teams.

You’ll receive one-on-one mentorship from a Performance Coach, participate in development workshops, and present findings to Lockton leadership at program end.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled college student with expected graduation Dec 2027 or May 2028.
• Majoring in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Knowledge of accounting practices and terminology.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team.
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Embedded in Accounting Operations on hands-on projects.
• Pull workflow data and interact with international teams.
• Run root cause reviews to document errors.
• Work closely with Accounting and Finance managers.
• Tackle real-world challenges and present findings to leadership.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Currently enrolled college students

Accounting/Finance majors

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summer 2027 Accounting Operations Internship

Overland Park, Kansas, United States of America

At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.

Discover what it’s like to be part of the world's largest privately held commercial insurance brokerage – all while gaining meaningful experience to help launch your career.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

• Coaching & collaboration: Receive one-on‑one mentorship from a dedicated Performance Coach who will provide guidance, feedback, throughout your internship and make you feel like part of the team!
• Professional development: Engage in talent development workshops focused on key professional skills to build your confidence and learn what makes a successful Lockton Associate.
• Sessions with leadership: Participate in Meet Your Leaders sessions with direct access to senior leadership who will share insights into Lockton’s business, trends, and their own career journeys.
• Networking: Building meaningful professional relationships through networking opportunities with Lockton Associates, leaders, and fellow interns.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

• Real work, real impact: You'll be embedded within Lockton’s Accounting Operations team collaborating on various hands‑on projects. These projects include pulling workflow data, interacting with international teams, and running root cause reviews to help document errors. Will work closely with managers in Accounting and Finance.
• Collaborative problem solving: In groups of 2-3 interns, you'll tackle a real-world challenge facing Lockton and the insurance industry. You'll present your findings and recommendations to Lockton leadership at the end of the program.
• Experiential learning: You’ll explore different specialty areas of our business through presentations, projects, and networking opportunities, while gaining exposure to potential career paths within Lockton and the industry.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• A deeper understanding of commercial insurance, risk management, benefits solutions, and client service within a leading insurance brokerage
• Opportunities to build your professional network with Lockton Associates and fellow interns
• Access to Lockton’s talent development resources to help you discover and build your strengths while developing transferable professional skills
• A chance to give back and have fun through social and volunteer events that support our communities
• Opportunity to explore career paths in client service and account management at Lockton, and the broader insurance industry

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Currently enrolled college students scheduled to graduate December 2027 or May 2028
• Student studying Accounting, Finance, or other related fields
• Knowledge of accounting practices and terminology
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone anequal opportunity to grow and advance.

We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.

At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone.

We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learnsfrom, celebrates and thrives because of ourbreadth of differences.

As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.

About Lockton

Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 13,100+ Associates doing business in over 155 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.

At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.

How We Will Support You

At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.

We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time.

• industry-leading health insurance
• additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing