Job Description

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world. Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.

We are seeking a Part-time Accounting/Finance Intern on a year-round basis for our Purchase, NY office.
The Finance/Accounting Intern will have the opportunity to work in Financial Accounting and gain corporate experience within the broader North America Controllership function.
Value/Benefit of this Internship

• Gain valuable work experience in Accounting/Finance that will complement core studies and prepare for a career.
• Develop a solid understanding of accounting/finance processes and internal controls.
• Rotation to other team within North America Finance / Controllership function after one year in Financial Accounting.
• Learn and work with different systems widely used in Accounting/Finance (i.e., SAP, BlackLine, Concur, MS Office, and others)
• Participate in the full-time summer internship program offering a unique learning experience - i.e., Insurance industry & company training, with exposure to executive management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with various aspects of the monthly and quarterly close processes, as well as day-to-day operations of the Accounting/Finance team.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for cash, accruals, fixed assets, and other assets and liabilities.
• Participate in special projects to help drive innovation.
• Collaborate with other teams (i.e., Cash Collections/Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury) as needed.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Student must be a junior enrolled in an accredited university working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other related fields.
• Able to work 16 hours per week during the school year, and 40 hours per week during the summer internship program.
• Basic understanding of accounting and finance principles
• Minimum GPA requirement of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale
• Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities.
• Strong positive attitude and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate and interact with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot-tables, v-lookups, and other formulas

The intern will be expected to work 16 hours per week in person at the Purchase office during school year and full-time during the summer internship. Compensation is on an hourly basis.
Salary Range: $22/hr
In today's world, what do we stand for?
Ethics and integrity are the foundation of delivering on our commitment to you. We believe that core values drive success, and that when relationships are held in the highest regard, there is nothing that cannot be accomplished. At Sompo, our ring is more than a logo, it is a symbol of our promise.
Sompo is an equal opportunity employer and we intentionally value inclusion and diversity. Above all, we want you to work in an environment that respects everyone's unique contributions - we are passionately committed to equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex orientation, national origin, or age.

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