Accounting Internship, Year-Round

Accounting Internship (Year‑long, Fall
2026)

This internship is a year‑long program starting in Fall
2026. Interns will work part‑time during the school year and full‑time onsite during the summer. Carefully selected from universities across the country, interns bring distinctive ideas and perspectives to our organization.

• Investment Accounting – Assures that all financial activity related to the investment portfolios is accounted for in the general ledger. Monitors the financial results of the investments and prepares financial and compliance reports, analysis and disclosures to meet all reporting requirements.
• Centralized Accounting – Assists Centralized Accounting Services team in accounts payable, period close processes, commission processing, and more. Supports creation of standardizing and scaling onboarding documentation and training documentation. Provides support to daily, transactional work and assists with special projects.
• Wealth Accounting – Assists with the accounting related to the Company’s Wealth subsidiaries, the Wealth Management Company (WMC) and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services (NMIS). Prepares financial and compliance reports, analysis and disclosures to meet all reporting requirements.

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university with a graduation date of December
  2027 or later.
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
• Previous work or classroom experience in one or more of the following:
  Accounting or Finance.
• Completion of Intermediate Accounting course.
• Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

• Previous Accounting internship and/or relevant project experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• High degree of self‑motivation, passion, and a drive to learn.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.

Compensation Range:
Pay Range – Start: $16.50 Pay Range – End: $30.00.

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes talented individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.