Accounting Internship

Description

The Opportunity:

Get ready to embark on a summer journey that will both challenge and inspire you while paving the way for success in the insurance industry. The Hylant Internship Program will offer you an exceptional opportunity to join a cohort of other talented interns, where you’ll gain practical experience, build vital skills, and forge meaningful connections within the insurance industry. 

The Hylant Summer Internship Program 

Hylant summer interns will have the opportunity to… 

• Gain meaningful work experience, participating in projects and work that impact our business on a deep level. 
• Participate in summer-long professional development courses to help you discover your full potential and hone your soft skill sets. 
• Network with all levels of colleagues including executive leadership team members in both formal and informal settings. Build your personal brand and expand your reach in the insurance industry! 
• Be exposed to the risk management industry. All interns will go through a six-week “Intro to Insurance” self-guided course, where you’ll learn the lingo, common business practices, and how insurance works. Those at junior or senior standing who complete their internship successfully will be eligible to apply for a $5,000 scholarship! 
• Work collaboratively with a team, mentored by Hylant leaders, all summer long! The Summer Capstone Project provides you with the opportunity to research and act as a consultant to the Hylant executive leadership team, solving questions facing Hylant today and proposing real business solutions. 
• Experience a professional environment and award-winning culture. Hylant has been rated as the Best Place to Work in Insurance for 16 years straight! Experience office culture, a fun and dynamic environment, and a place where you can set goals, be mentored, learn, grow, and thrive. 
• Meet clients, carriers, and vendors. Many internships offered at Hylant will afford you the opportunity to meet clients or carriers, shadow calls, or even visit on-site! 
• Visit multiple Hylant offices to expand your network, build relationships experience our culture, and most importantly, have Fun! 

This specific internship will support our Accounting department. In this internship, you can expect to: Learn agency bill accounting and insurance terminology in order to properly complete agency bill invoicing of a policy premium with all taxes and fees.

• Gain knowledge of Financial Accounting concepts including Accounts Receivable, Revenue Recognition, and Carrier Payables.
• Utilize various business systems and technology to complete daily tasks.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Do You have what it takes? 

To qualify for this opportunity candidates should...

• Be of rising junior, senior, or graduate-level standing at an accredited college or university. Hylant will also accept applications from students who have graduated and earned a college degree within the past seven months. 
• Maintain an average GPA of 3.0 or higher. 
• Have the ability to work from one of our office locations nationwide. 
• Have the ability to work from May 19-August 8, 2025. Some flexibility may be offered. 
• Have an interest in a long-term career in insurance. 
• Be involved in extracurricular activities and/or have a part-time job. While not required, we highly recommend getting involved! 
• Major in Risk Management and Insurance, Sales, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Information Technology, Business, Human Resources, or Communications. While not required, some background in these industries will help! 
• Be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. 

Hylant is unable to provide H-1B visa sponsorship at this time.  We welcome your application if you meet the requirements above! Please allow some time for a review of your submission. Thank you in advance for your patience!