Accounting Intern- Summer 2027

About the role

National Interstate is a member of Great American Insurance Group and one of the leading commercial transportation insurers in the nation, offering risk financing solutions in all 50 states tailored to a wide variety of transportation classes. Offerings include traditional insurance and innovative alternative risk transfer (ART) programs, including more than a dozen group captive programs catering to niche wheels markets. National Interstate has specialized in serving the insurance needs of the wheels-based transportation industry since 1989, with a steadfast focus on developing niche expertise in product design, loss control, and claim services.

The National Interstate Internship Program gives students the ability to apply skills and knowledge from their classes to the workplace. The program provides a unique hands-on experience to explore the insurance industry and leave an impact on the business. Interns have the opportunity to learn about various departments, engage in professional development training, and shadow different areas of the business. Social activities foster an environment to network and build relationships. The program takes place in Summer 2027 and the role is expected to work in the Richfield, Ohio office.

Responsibilities

• Assist with certain daily banking and treasury management functions, including tracking cash balances in both operating and deposit accounts and recording transfer cash activity
• Assist in certain investment accounting and reporting areas by completing tasks such as posting transactions and income in the investment accounting system
• Complete various reinsurance reconciliations and reinsurance billings and payments in the accounting area
• Assist with various SEC reporting responsibilities including XBRL tagging and proofreading quarterly 10-Q and earnings release
• Assist with statutory loss reporting on one of the four statutory insurance companies (Part 3 Loss and Expense Reserves Schedule)
• Assist with statutory investment reporting on one of the four statutory insurance companies (Schedule DA)
• Provide analyses and reports to management as requested
• Perform other duties/ad hoc tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university pursuing a degree in Accounting
• Anticipated graduation date ranging from Fall/Winter 2027 to Spring 2028

Benefits

National Interstate offers competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Note: Benefits exclude seasonal employees and interns.