Financial Reporting Intern – Summer 2027

National Life · 4431 - 9182110

Pay: $19–$28/hr
Where: Addison, TX; Montpelier, VT
Posted: 6 days ago

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good.

What you'd do

Assist with GAAP and statutory financial reporting activities, including financial statement linking, tie-outs, reconciliations, validation, and supporting schedules.
Support the preparation and review of MD&A, audited financial statements, and other financial reporting materials.
Complete assignments across multiple Financial Reporting areas, including GAAP, statutory, state reporting, and other specialized reporting areas.
Partner with Financial Reporting team members and cross-functional groups to learn how different areas contribute to the overall reporting process.
Participate in aspects of the monthly and quarterly financial reporting and close processes.
Gain exposure to National Life Group's transition to Workday and how ERP systems, data, and process changes affect financial reporting.
Complete an individual project that may incorporate accounting research, process improvement, technology or AI, or the application of academic concepts to a business or financial reporting topic.
Service Focus - Demonstrates a client centric focus for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Decision Making - Makes sense of complex information, critically evaluates, and creates solutions.
Results Oriented - Sets performance and personal goals; Driven to meet or exceed goals and objectives.

What they want

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Strong interest in accounting and financial reporting.
High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn new tools, systems, and processes.
Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of their work.
Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.
Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life's AI guiding principles.