About the role#
Howden is looking for an Accounting Intern to join our Corporate Accounting team. This internship provides hands-on experience in a professional environment, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge to real-world finance functions. You will work alongside experienced professionals, contributing to general ledger and accounts payable activities while gaining insight into how finance supports a growing insurance business.
What you'll do#
- Support the preparation of routine journal entries and apply accounting principles.
- Assist with month-end activities, including reconciling balance sheet accounts and verifying financial records for accuracy.
- Track accruals and prepaid expenses throughout the monthly accounting cycle.
- Review and code vendor invoices.
- Support payment activities and ensure incoming payments are recorded correctly.
- Prepare bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unmatched items.
- Organize and maintain accounting records, files, and supporting documentation.
- Document accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve day-to-day efficiency.
- Gather and organize information to support audit activities.
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Corporate Accounting team.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.
- Understanding of core accounting principles, including debits, credits, and accrual accounting.
- Ability to organize tasks, prioritize work, and maintain attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.
- Comfort working collaboratively as part of a team.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to follow established processes and meet agreed deadlines.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time, with occasional movement to access office equipment.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Locations: Dallas, Texas and San Diego, California.
- Employment: Full-time.
About Howden
Howden is an insurance group founded in 1994. The company operates in broking, reinsurance, underwriting, risk consultancy, and employee benefits. It maintains a model of employee ownership. The firm is based in London and employs over 14,000 people globally.
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