Financial Reporting Intern – Summer

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. Make good.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

The National Life Group Internship Program was developed to provide real workplace learning and growth opportunities for undergraduate students. Over the years the program has provided students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful, career-relevant work at National Life Group in preparation for full-time employment. This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.

Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

• 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.

• 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.

At National Life Group, we view AI as an enabler of human potential. We use AI to help us work smarter, serve more clients, and keep our promises, while remaining a relationship-driven business where our people are our greatest strength.

• 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.
• Use AI responsibly and in accordance with company policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, security,…