Accounting Intern - Summer 2025
The National Interstate Internship program gives students the ability to apply their skills and knowledge from their classes to the workplace. The program provides a unique hands-on experience to explore the insurance industry and leave an impact on the business. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about various departments, engage in professional development trainings, and shadow different areas of the business. In addition, the social activities foster an environment for all to network and build relationships.
The Internship Program is taking place in Summer 2025. The role will be expected to work in the Richfield, Ohio office.
As an Accounting Intern, you will be responsible for assisting in and undertaking entry level accounting tasks such in areas such as prepaid assets, fixed assets, other assets, other liabilities, while also completing applicable journal entries and account reconciliations. Desirable candidates will be able to effectively:
- Assist with certain daily banking and treasury management functions, including tracking cash balances in both operating and deposit accounts and recording transfer cash activity
- Assist in certain Investment accounting and reporting areas by completing tasks such as posting transactions and income in the investment accounting system
- Complete various reinsurance reconciliations and reinsurance billings and payments in the accounting area
- Assist with various SEC reporting responsibilities including XBRL tagging and proofreading quarterly 10-Q and earnings release
- Assist with statutory loss reporting on one of the four statutory insurance companies (Part 3 Loss and Expense Reserves Schedule)
- Assist with statutory investment reporting on one of the four statutory insurance companies (Schedule DA)
- Provide analyses and reports to management as requested
- Perform other duties/ad hoc tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, pursuing a degree in Accounting.
- Anticipated graduation date ranging from Fall/Winter 2025 to May 2026.
- Prior experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.