HAI Group®(1), a property-casualty insurance company serving the affordable housing industry, is looking for an accounting intern . As an intern at HAI Group, you will be provided a hands-on experience to learn and contribute to the Finance team's impact to the enterprise. Are you ready to become an intern on our Finance team?
Internship Program Mission:
To engage in the selection of undergraduate and graduate talent (in specific roles, advanced degrees) for an internship with HAI Group designed to support each student's focus of study by evoking the utilization of acquired knowledge, theory, and skills for practical application at work.
Internship Overview:
The accounting intern will be provided a hands-on experience to learn and contribute to the Finance team's impact to the enterprise. Areas of focus will incorporate disciplines of accounting, financial planning and analysis, compliance and internal audit. The expectations for the intern are to provide a summary presentation of what was learned, how it fits their career path, and provide feedback on opportunities of process improvements. The intern will also participate in group activities with the other interns.
This is a full time, paid internship that is required to be on-site in the HAI Group office, located in Cheshire, CT. The program will run from June- August.
Major Responsibilities:
The accounting Intern will perform a variety of duties of the finance staff personnel along with demonstrating analytical reviews and conclusions with recommendations.
- Perform tasks for month-end and quarterly close; including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation and additional responsibilities as needed
- Provide support for accounts payable and accounts receivable teams and learn about each team's responsibilities
- Learn about the financial planning and analysis team's responsibilities including annual operating plan
- Intern may also have the opportunity to assist with compliance functions and internal audit process during their internship
Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting.
Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and basic understanding of financial and accounting principles
Experience:
Individual working towards degree in a related field. Prior work experience not required, however, experience in a business environment is helpful
Talent and Competencies
- Willing to learn in a structured business environment
- Flexible/adaptable to changing responsibilities
- Able to contribute and provide meaningful discussion.
- Analytical with conclusions/recommendations
- Ability to understand complex business environments
- Self-Motivated
- Contributor as a team member and individual
HAI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Intern candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
(1) HAI Group® is a marketing name used to refer to insurers, a producer, and related service providers affiliated through a common mission, management, and governance. Property-casualty insurance and related services are written or provided by Housing Authority Risk Retention Group, Inc.; Housing Authority Property Insurance, A Mutual Company; Housing Enterprise Insurance Company, Inc.; Housing Specialty Insurance Company, Inc.; Innovative Housing Insurance Company Inc.; Housing Investment Group, Inc.; and Housing Insurance Services, Inc. (DBA Housing Insurance Agency Services, Inc. in NY and MI).