About the role#
This is a year-long internship program starting in the fall of 2026. You will work part-time during the school year and transition to a full-time schedule during the summer of 2027. You will work alongside a manager and mentor to handle financial tasks for insurance and annuity products. The role includes professional development workshops, networking events, and sessions with senior leadership.
What you'll do#
- Ensure financial activity for insurance and annuity products is recorded in the general ledger.
- Manage accounting for field compensation.
- Prepare and approve journal entries.
- Perform account and system balancing reconciliations.
- Investigate and resolve accounting findings by working with systems, client services, and field services teams.
- Prepare quarterly regulatory state reporting schedules and analysis.
- Collaborate on process improvement projects and assist with external audit requests.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Previous work or classroom experience in Accounting or Finance.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities.
Location & details#
- The position is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Work modality is hybrid and on-site.
- This is a paid internship.
- Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual is a financial services company founded in 1857. It provides insurance, annuities, and wealth management services to over 4.5 million clients. The firm operates with offices in Milwaukee and New York. It manages over 125 billion dollars in client assets.
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