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Accounting Intern

The Intern will provide general accounting support to the finance team as a whole. He or she will have a basic understanding of accounting principles and will assist with routine department tasks, reconcile various accounts, handle clerical accounting operations, and provide general help throughout the department as needed.   
 
Responsibilities 
As needed, and with direction, will assist with the following: 
 
  • Account reconciliation preparation, including but not limited to; cash, reinsurance, investments, suspense, policy loans,  
  • Research and compilation of annual Department of Insurance filings 
  • The preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements on a GAAP and statutory basis. 
  • Analysis of financial results. 
  • Premium and municipal tax filings 
  • Federal and state income tax compliance including estimated tax payments and filing of federal and state income returns. 
  • Preparation for tax correspondence including envelopes, labels, assembling filings, and deliveries to post office. 
  • File organization and maintenance, including new file set up, scanning documents, etc. 
  

Experience  
  • Progress towards a BA or AA degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 
  • Previous experience in professional environment; life insurance industry a plus, but not required. 
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver timely results and attentive to deadlines.  
  
Skills/Competencies 
  •  Strong MS Office skills 
  • Knowledge of Oracle is valuable 
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal 
  • Ability to work with various team members; collaborative style
  • Keen eye for detail and accuracy; quality focused 
  • Efficient and effective  
  • Results-driven; problem-solver