The accounting team is looking to hire an intern on the financial reporting team. The intern will report to the manager and will interact with several groups comprising our CFO team, including financial planning and analysis, treasury, and actuarial. This is a great opportunity to gain experience of many parts of the organization. The intern will learn some of the basic accounting and financial reporting 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 intern is 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.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

10-week paid internship (June 2-Aug 7) 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)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
An elevated level of professionalism and accountability.
An initiative-taking and engaged approach to tasks and team collaboration.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments effectively.
Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn new tools and systems.

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.

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