Internship - Accounting Policy

Summary

Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $60 billion in assets under management. The Accounting Policy Intern will work closely with the Accounting Policy Director and the team to gain hands-on experience in technical accounting, utilizing AI tools to enhance workflows and processes.

Responsibilities

• Use AI tools and agents to help build and organize a technical accounting knowledge repository, capturing research, precedent, and accounting positions in a structured, searchable format
• Gain exposure to emerging U.S. GAAP and Statutory accounting guidance (FASB, NAIC) by supporting research on real transactions
• Assist with maintaining and enhancing regulatory tracking tools and summaries for internal stakeholders
• Provide support on PBBD (Principles-Based Bond Definition) initiatives, including documentation of decision frameworks and onboarding considerations
• Assist in drafting summaries and supporting materials for accounting policy memos and internal presentations
• Help document and streamline Accounting Policy processes and procedures, including how the team uses AI tools day to day
• Participate in cross-functional discussions (as appropriate) to gain exposure to investment accounting, financial reporting, and actuarial impacts

Skills

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a genuine interest in technical accounting (no prior technical accounting coursework or work experience required)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• A willingness to learn and develop industry-related knowledge
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in written form
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently with guidance
• Comfortable learning new software quickly
• Willingness to work and learn in multiple financial systems
• A team player with a collaborative mindset
• Curiosity about AI tools and agents (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) and interest in applying them to real business and research problems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a genuine interest in technical accounting (no prior technical accounting coursework or work experience required)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• A willingness to learn and develop industry-related knowledge
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in written form
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work independently with guidance
• Comfortable learning new software quickly
• Willingness to work and learn in multiple financial systems
• A team player with a collaborative mindset

Nice to Haves

• Curiosity about AI tools and agents (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) and interest in applying them to real business and research problems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Benefits

• Holiday Pay