Finance Internship – Accounting & Financial Reporting

Job Description

Part-Time Accounting Intern (January 2027 – April 2027) | Arch Mortgage Insurance Company (Arch MI)

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at Arch Mortgage Insurance Company (Arch MI), located in Greensboro, NC. Arch MI promotes progress and inspires its clients, employees, investors, and communities to achieve their greatest potential, operating with a culture rooted in collaboration, expertise, and innovation. This role matters because it offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the insurance industry, exploring career choices and developing professional skills while enabling possibility for others.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (15-20 hours/week, over 3+ business days)
• Location: Hybrid Greensboro–Winston-Salem–High Point Area
• Pay: $24 hourly
• Mission: Assist the Finance department with month-end close processes, financial statement preparation, tax and compliance support, and process improvement initiatives to ensure accurate and timely financial operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-End Support: Assist in the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, updating monthly reporting files, and performing account reconciliations.
• Financial Reporting: Support the preparation of GAAP and Statutory financial statements in accordance with internal and external reporting timelines.
• Tax & Compliance: Contribute to the creation of annual statement pages (Yellowbooks) for Mortgage Insurance (MI) companies and prepare premium tax returns for selected states under guidance.
• Process Improvement: Participate in a long-term project focused on process improvement or automation within the Finance department.
• Internship Summary: Deliver a final presentation summarizing your internship experience and project outcomes to the department.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Actively completing an area of study in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant program; current Junior or Senior college student; minimum 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Experience: Graduation dates ranging from May 2027 – December 2027.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Bonus: Entrepreneurial spirit; desire to be a continuous learner; team player who collaborates effectively; self-starter who can work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.