Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)

Sammons Financial Group Companies is seeking an Accounting Intern for its summer internship program. The role provides collaborative support across accounting and finance functions, including financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, capital planning and analysis, and investment accounting, while assisting with projects, reports, and internal controls.

What you'll do:

• Provide support to the team by assisting with projects and duties to advance the department goals
• Complete special accounting and analysis projects as needed using multiple financial systems and applications (i.e. SAP, Prophix, Workiva)
• Assist with preparation of internal and external reports
• Maintain effective, positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external parties
• Assist with maintaining and improving existing internal controls
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity)
• As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands
• Other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• A high level of accounting ability, including a good working knowledge of finance, economics, investments, insurance and statistics
• Strong computer skills, including experience with spreadsheets
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work on a team independently
• At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)
• Individuals pursuing their bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, economics or similar field
• A basic understanding of insurance
• Bloomberg Terminal experience is a plus

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.
• Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.
• 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k).
• Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.
• Volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program.
• An ownership culture that inspires; join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do their best work—together shaping our future shared success.