Accounting/Finance Intern

Internship candidates can expect a part-time schedule during the school year and a full-time onsite internship program during the summer. Candidates must be local to the Milwaukee area during the school year and summer.

Carefully selected from universities across the country, our interns bring distinctive ideas and perspectives to our organization. Our employees are passionate about building our emerging talent and future leaders. In addition to their day-to-day tasks, interns participate in professional development workshops, senior leadership Q&A's, volunteer initiatives, networking/social events, and more!

About the role

As an Accounting/Finance Intern, you will work alongside your hiring manager, mentor, and team to complete tasks critical for Northwestern Mutual's success. We are here to help you both identify and continue to develop your future career goals and passions. This internship opportunity is with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team.

• Assist team in monthly and annual close processes for expense entries/reporting (including journal entry creation, reconciliations, and system checkouts).
• Provides support to daily work and assists with special projects.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Previous work or classroom experience in one or more of the following: Accounting, Finance
• Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Confirmed analytical and problem-solving ability
• High degree of self-motivation, passion, and a strive to learn
• Ability to balance multiple priorities

About the company

Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for over 160 years through a distinctive planning approach that integrates risk management with wealth accumulation, preservation, and distribution. With more than $290 billion in assets, $30 billion in revenues and more than $1.9 trillion worth of life insurance protection in force, Northwestern Mutual delivers financial security to more than 4.6 million clients.

People are the power behind Northwestern Mutual, and diversity makes us better. We are committed to reflecting and serving the marketplace. We do so by attracting and improving the engagement of those who bring their outstanding perspectives, ideas, and beliefs.

Pay

Internship salaries are determined based on academic tenure and major. The standard pay structure is:

• Pay Range - Start: $16.50
• Pay Range - End: $30.00

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups