Investment Accounting Intern

Job Description

Internship – Investment Accounting | American National

The Tone:
This is an Internship position at American National, located in Houston, TX. American National, founded in 1905, is an insurance organization headquartered in Houston, TX, committed to supporting employees in building meaningful careers while protecting customers and communities. The company operates with core values of Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Teamwork (FIRST), fostering a collaborative, people-centered workplace. This Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with meaningful, real-world corporate experience, blending hands-on project work with intentional learning, leadership exposure, and relationship-building opportunities. It contributes to a strong, long-term talent pipeline and offers opportunities to grow professionally and build connections across the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Houston, TX

• Team: The Investment Accounting team helps ensure accurate and timely reporting of the company’s investment activity.
• Mission: To support the Investment Accounting team in ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the company’s investment activity under GAAP and statutory accounting standards.
• Tech Stack: Workiva Wdesk, Sovos Wings, SAP, Clearwater, BlackLine, Microsoft 365, SharePoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Support monthly and quarterly accounting and regulatory reporting for the company’s investment activity.
• Prepare: Prepare and validate reports and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Research: Research investment transactions and analyze holdings data to provide insights.
• Maintain: Maintain comprehensive documentation and organize audit workpapers for compliance.
• Review: Review data quality and support financial reporting controls to uphold standards.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in an accredited college or university with Junior standing or higher by the start of the internship. May 2027 graduates are welcome. Must be pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Experience: Available to work full-time (37.5 hours per week) Monday through Friday for the entirety of the program, which runs from Monday, May 24th to Friday, August 6th, 2027. An optional extension to August 13th is available. Ability to work onsite at the Houston, Texas location is mandatory.
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and successfully complete projects. Clear communication and keen attention to detail.
• Bonus: Demonstrated interest in investments, accounting, and financial reporting. An interest in exploring future opportunities with the Investment Accounting team.