Summer 2027 Tax Internship

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

Job summary

Lockton invites driven college students to join its internship program in Overland Park, KS, gaining hands-on experience within the tax team while contributing to real projects.

You will be mentored one-on-one by a Performance Coach, participate in leadership sessions, and expand your professional network through intern events and collaboration with Lockton Associates and leaders.

Qualifications

• 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 visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Real work, real impact: embedded within Lockton's tax team, researching and preparing reports and communications.
• Collaborative problem solving in groups of 2-3 interns, presenting findings to Lockton leadership.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting or related field

Currently enrolled college student graduating 2027/2028

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Your Responsibilities

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 tax team collaborating on various hands-on projects. These projects include interacting with internal clients while conducting research and preparing a variety of reports, presentations and communications.


• 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 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