Marsh McLennan Agency's Midwest Region is a full-service brokerage providing business insurance, employee benefits, private client insurance, and retirement services to businesses and individuals across the country. MMA Midwest is consistently recognized as a top workplace, attracting and retaining its insurance talent by rewarding expertise and investing in career development. Colleagues enjoy an award-winning culture that fosters a highly productive and results-driven working environment.
The Accounting Intern develops the knowledge and skills needed to execute accounting and analytical services, by gaining hands-on experience with day-to-day operations. Ideal interns are instrumental in supporting all components of our Accounting team while also ensuring processes are consistently followed. They provide consistent, excellent client service in all interactions with colleagues, clients, and insurance carriers in working through any billing or payment discrepancies. Additionally, the Accounting Intern will assist the Accounting team and others involved in the implementation of new accounting procedures and processes. They also strengthen necessary competencies for both career advancement and business communications by establishing effective relationships with manager, mentor, and peers.
Execution of Client Service
Ensures timely payment of operating bills to vendors, reviewing for accuracy and approval
Analyzes invoices and provides recommendation for direct bill commission statements
Prepares daily deposits to bank
Performs extensive data entry and processing
Conducts carrier research, matching statements with deposits and mailed checks
Updates monthly installments and checks for accuracy (proofs and mails invoices)
Checks monthly statements for accuracy
Identifies shortfalls and payment discrepancies
Works with Producers, Account Managers, and insurance companies to resolve billing discrepancies
Enters and maintains client data in agency management system
Performs related duties as assigned or as a situation dictates
Data Integrity & Quality
Maintains accurate and complete client data in agency management systems
Consistently achieves data integrity and meets activity timeliness, quality metrics, and goals
Utilizes internal resources for identified processes to ensure efficiency and consistency in execution
Peer Relationships and Self-Development
Participates in insurance courses, team meetings, and industry webinars for skill and knowledge development
Seek opportunities to learn from experienced team members, leveraging their knowledge and expertise to enhance your own understanding of insurance concepts and practices
Completes workflow training with manager and/or mentor
Meets and provides feedback to manager and/or mentor on a frequent basis
Establishes connections and effective working relationships with MMA colleagues, fellow interns within the internship program, and interns within other MMA regions
Works toward achieving individual and team goals
Develops and delivers group presentation on assigned topic with other interns
Required
1+ years of undergraduate completed
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong mathematical and analytical skills
Preferred
Pursuing BS/BA in Accounting/Finance, Mathematics, Business, or related field
Intermediate or advanced skill level with Microsoft Word, Excel
Program Highlights
We provide our interns the opportunity to be immersed in our award-winning culture by participating in the following intern program related activities:
Earn wellness points and incentives through our Eye of the Tiger Wellness Program
Spend the day giving back to the community by participating in a volunteer day through MMA Cares
Become ingrained in MMA's culture and initiatives by attending intern specific orientation and onboarding process
Attend and participate in various activities aimed at refining your professional growth and development
Gain exposure to additional niches within the insurance industry by attending various webinars and participating in job shadowing opportunities across different departments and roles within MMA
A Great Place to Work. A Great Place to Perk.
Recognized for workplace culture by the likes of Fortune Magazine, The Chicago Tribune and more, our colleagues enjoy an environment that fosters creativity as well as individual and organizational growth.
Who You Are is Who We Are
MMA Midwest has created an award-winning culture largely due to meeting our colleagues where they are, celebrating their differences and building an inclusive environment. We challenge ourselves to create a workplace where our colleagues feel not only welcomed, but feel they belong; where we not only embrace diverse perspectives and opinions but seek them out; and where we ask not how a colleague fits our culture, but what they add to it.
Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOEMinority/Female/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity employers.
