Accounting Intern - Summer 2024 - New Haven, CT

Overview

National Internship Program

At AssuredPartners and our partners with LH Brenner Insurance, our internship program was created to support the next generation of talent in finding meaningful, professional development experiences within the insurance industry. We expect all of our teammates to actively present new ideas, take a thoughtful approach to responsibilities, and help contribute to building our culture. You will grow with the help of an assigned mentor, be exposed to leadership, departments, and other interns, and create lasting connections.  

Job Summary

As an Accounting Intern, you will work with the Accounting Team to gain an understanding of various processes, accounts, reconciliations, etc. You will perform monthly journal entries, prepare monthly reconciliations, and assist with other various projects. You will also have the opportunity to develop and maintain productive team-oriented relationships through individual contact and group meetings.

The Ideal Candidate

• An excellent candidate is someone who is professional, adaptable, and congenial with an inquisitive personality and strong critical thinking skills.
• You should know how to take initiative but also know how to work in a team as a dependable member.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to keep reading and apply!

What You'll Do

• Record monthly journal entries using supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of month end Cadency tasks.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations not limited to but includes cash, balance sheet accounts and revenue.
• Assist with month end consolidation activities.
• Attend monthly close calls with agencies and Regional Team.
• Assist with gathering and providing requests from Regional teams/Corporate.
• Assist with projects outside of month end close. These may include but are not limited to updating the PwC Cash file with new bank accounts at the time of acquisition and complete the required AssuredPartners internship program project. Develop and maintain productive team-oriented relationships through individual contact and group meetings.
• Travel is expected to be negligible in this role.

What You'll Need

• Must be enrolled in post-secondary education, ideally in a degree program concentrating in Accounting or Finance.
• Ability to handle multiple, concurrent assignments.
• Effectively utilize available and relevant technical tools and resources (e.g. Microsoft Office and Excel).
• Asks detailed questions to help gain an understanding of assignments and the business.
• Executes Projects: Assists with projects and communicates to supervisor on status. Reaches out for help when needed.

Grow, with us

AssuredPartners is passionate about fueling our clients’ innovation and growth. That makes us the perfect place for creative, dynamic people who want to grow their career while helping businesses, families and people thrive.   

We’re proud to be the fastest-growing independent insurance broker in America, but we’re even prouder of the honest, caring relationships that our employees build with our clients every day.

Working with us will give you the opportunity to do work that matters while you learn with us, advance with us, and most importantly, grow with us.

AssuredPartners is committed to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives and contributions of all team members. AssuredPartners is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger!