Corporate Accounting and Reporting Intern

The next part of your journey is right around the corner — with The Standard. A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others is the foundation for everything we do. With a customer-first mindset and an intentional focus on building strong teams, we’ve been able to uphold our legacy of financial stability while investing in new, innovative technologies that support the needs of our customers.

Our high-performance culture focused on operational excellence thrives thanks to remarkable people united by compassion and a customer-first commitment. Are you ready to make a difference?

The internship position within the Corporate Accounting and Reporting team at The Standard involves a wide range of duties and activities. The goal of an internship in accounting is to apply knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-world business situations while developing the technical, analytical, and professional skills necessary for a successful career in finance or accounting.

• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entry preparation and posting
• Prepare and analyze entity-level and consolidated financial statements, reporting, and key financial data
• Perform account reconciliations, account certifications, and variance analysis to support accurate financial reporting
• Research accounting policies and technical accounting matters to support business and reporting needs
• Participate in process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled initiatives to enhance efficiency and business processes
• Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and other accounting and reporting responsibilities as assigned

During the internship, the intern will be supported by a manager who will provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities. Interns will have opportunities to collaborate with professionals across the organization, present findings and recommendations, and build practical experience in a corporate accounting environment. The work will be conducted in a primarily virtual environment, with opportunities for collaboration, networking, professional development, and engagement with leaders throughout the organization.

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student throughout the internship; rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with completion of introductory accounting coursework and a foundational understanding of accounting concepts and financial statements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to interpret data and support business decision-making through coursework, work experience, or extracurricular activities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (including formulas, Pivot Tables, formatting, and data analysis), with experience using Teams and Outlook; familiarity with AI tools is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in both independent and primarily virtual team environments
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Up to three days of paid time off, plus paid holidays
• Scheduled events to network with your team and interns across the company.
  
  E.g.:
  Coffee with the CEO, careers workshop, etc.
• Interns are provided with all necessary equipment (i.e., laptop, monitor) needed to work from home and will attend the company’s virtual First Day Orientation to gain a deeper understanding of…