Summer 2027 Accounting & Finance Intern

Summary

Hylant is an insurance firm offering a collaborative summer internship program. The Accounting & Finance Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, reconciliations, financial statements, and audit preparation while participating in professional development and insurance industry initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and forecasts (Finance)
• Support budgeting and variance analysis activities (Finance)
• Help consolidate financial data from different departments (Finance)
• Conduct research on market trends and financial benchmarks (Finance)
• Build and maintain Excel models for scenario planning (Finance)
• Participate in meetings to understand strategic financial decisions (Finance)
• Assist with journal entries and general ledger reconciliations (Accounting)
• Help prepare and review financial statements (Accounting)
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes (Accounting)
• Organize and maintain financial records and documentation (Accounting)
• Perform bank and account reconciliations (Accounting)
• Assist with audit preparation and compliance tasks (Accounting)
• Take on projects that support the team where necessary (Finance and Accounting)
• Work collaboratively with a team, mentored by Hylant leaders throughout the summer
• Engage in the Hylant Innovation Challenge to research and propose business solutions to executive leadership
• Meet clients, carriers, and vendors, with opportunities to shadow calls or visit on-site
• Visit multiple Hylant offices to expand your network and experience company culture

Skills

• Rising junior, senior, or graduate-level standing at an accredited college or university, or graduated within the past seven months
• Maintain an average GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Ability to work from one of Hylant's office locations nationwide
• Availability to work from May 18-August 13, 2027, with some flexibility
• Interest in a long-term career in insurance
• Involvement in extracurricular activities and/or part-time job recommended
• Authorized to work for any U.S. employer; Hylant cannot provide H-1B visa sponsorship
• Major in Risk Management and Insurance, Sales, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, IT, Business, HR, or Communications preferred but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Rising junior, senior, or graduate-level standing at an accredited college or university, or graduated within the past seven months
• Maintain an average GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Ability to work from one of Hylant's office locations nationwide
• Availability to work from May 18-August 13, 2027, with some flexibility
• Interest in a long-term career in insurance
• Involvement in extracurricular activities and/or part-time job recommended
• Authorized to work for any U.S. employer; Hylant cannot provide H-1B visa sponsorship

Nice to Haves

• Major in Risk Management and Insurance, Sales, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, IT, Business, HR, or Communications preferred but not required

Benefits

• Eligibility to apply for a $5,000 scholarship upon successful completion for juniors or seniors.
• Experience a professional environment with an award-winning culture rated Best Place to Work in Insurance for 17 years.
• Opportunities to meet clients, carriers, and vendors, including shadowing and on-site visits.
• Visit multiple Hylant offices to expand your network and experience company culture.
• Participate in a six-week “Intro to Insurance” self-guided course covering industry terminology and practices.
• Engage in summer-long professional development courses to enhance soft skills and personal potential.
• Work collaboratively with mentors and Hylant leaders throughout the internship.
• Participate in the Hylant Innovation Challenge, consulting with executive leadership on real business solutions.
• Successful interns at junior or senior standing may be eligible for scholarships and long-term career opportunities within the insurance industry.