Corporate Accounting Intern - Summer 2025
Corporate Accounting Intern - Summer 2025
Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position
POSITION SUMMARY:
The accounting team is looking to hire two interns on the corporate accounting and financial reporting teams. The accounting interns report to the manager and will interact with many of the groups comprising our CFO team, including financial planning and analysis, treasury, and actuarial. This is a great opportunity to learn about many parts of the organization. The intern will learn some of the basic accounting concepts and apply them in several meaningful projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This opportunity provides exposure to the day-to-day functions of an entry level accounting position, including participating in the monthly and quarterly accounting close processes and processing transactions within the accounts payable and cash subledgers. The Interns are accountable for providing timely and accurate accounting entries and to ensure the continual delivery of the highest quality services to National Life Group’s internal and external customers while maintaining top level confidentiality.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Working towards a degree in accounting
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated and self-directed
- Able to work independently within established timeframes
- Ability to think strategically and respond tactically in a dynamic environment
- Well organized and able to handle multiple priorities at one time
- Prefer rising Senior majoring in accounting
HOW YOU SHOW UP:
The most important trait you must possess is intellectual curiosity. We want you to learn as much as possible, and the best ways for you to do that is to keep asking the “why” questions and knowledge seeker. In addition, we expect professionalism, a proactive approach to the position, excellent organization skills, ability to manage multiple assignments, strong written and communication skills, and fluency in Microsoft Excel.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
- 10-week paid internship (June 3-Aug 8) with formal orientation and onboarding
- Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
- Cross-Departmental group project focused on an enterprise-wide solution presented at company-wide event
- Presentation skills coaching sessions
- Learning opportunities throughout program
- Access to mentors (former program participants)
The base compensation range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, competencies, location, and experience. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.
Other rewards may include an annual bonus, quarterly bonuses, commissions, and other long-term incentive compensation, depending on the position. National Life offers a competitive total rewards package which includes: a 401(k) retirement plan match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; a company funded wellness account for director and below employees; 10 paid holidays; a generous paid time off plan (22 days of combined time-off for non-exempt employees and exempt employees have discretion in managing their time, including scheduling time off in the normal course of business, but in no event will exempt employees receive less sick time than required by state or local law); 6 weeks of paid parental leave; and 6 weeks of paid family leave after a year of full-time employment.
National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.
National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.
National Life Group
1 National Life Dr
Montpelier, VT 05604
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