Accounting Intern (Spring 2025)

Description

As a leading provider of annuities, MassMutual Ascend is committed to taking financial futures above and beyond. This means offering innovative products that fit our customers’ unique needs – whether it’s protecting their hard-earned savings, receiving guaranteed income or providing for loved ones. MassMutual Ascend is proud to offer customers a level of strength and stability they can count on for years to come.

The Opportunity

As a co-op/intern in our Annuity Finance organization, you will be exposed to meaningful work and experience the actual day-to-day work that our experienced accounting professionals perform.  You will be responsible for a small book of business where you will perform all the necessary accounting functions from posting journal entries to analysis and everything in between! As a co-op/intern, you will have a task list that exposes you to core accounting work and you will have the opportunity to learn from a collaborative group of leaders across the finance organization.  We are currently seeking a full-time Spring 2025 co-op/intern to start in January.

Job Responsibilities

• Record a variety of monthly journal entries and review trial balances in the general ledger system.
• Prepare various reports, schedules, and financial statements for use by management.
• Maintain up to date documentation of processes and tasks.
• Prepare and assist with analysis of statutory and GAAP financial statements.
• Develop basic understanding of statutory and GAAP accounting guidance for insurance industry.
• Compose analytical schedules and gather information for independent auditors.
• Perform a variety of routine, clerical type accounting activities in support of the department.
• Participate in process improvement activities.
• Special projects as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field with an expected graduation date of at least Spring 2027.
• Effective verbal/written communication skills.
• Good time management and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Able to work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week

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Why Join Us.

At MassMutual Ascend, our collaborative culture is key to our success. It’s the reason we’re a leading provider of annuities today, and it’s the reason we’ll continue rising to the top tomorrow. A career at MassMutual Ascend means you’ll contribute to our mission of taking financial futures above and beyond – and you’ll be inspired to reach your own goals, too. As a wholly owned subsidiary of MassMutual, MassMutual Ascend continues to be an employer of choice in the Cincinnati, Ohio community.

MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.

At MassMutual Ascend we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees.  Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.  For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance..