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Accounting Internship Summer 2026

Sentry Insurance
remote work
United States, Wisconsin, Stevens Point
1800 North Point Drive (Show on map)
Sep 03, 2025
Here at Sentry, we value real work experience for our interns. We offer not only an internship, but an experience for students to get a head start on their careers, early on. With the Accounting internship, you will work with a mentor to learn what Accountants are and how they play a vital role in the company's success. You will also get opportunities to network by attending diverse social events and meeting leadership in multiple areas. What You'll Do Our Accounting internship offers opportunities to: Learn about multiple Finance teams at Sentry via direct project work with different areas. Prepare a variety of financial statement exhibits and reporting disclosures. Review and reconcile financial statements to general ledger data and appropriate data sources. Complete Workday finance system maintenance and manage system configuration to address business needs. Explore and assess additional Workday functionality in the areas of AI and Machine Learning. Assist with automation of financial statements and reports. Review data flow between systems. Verify completeness and accuracy of financial transaction processing in accordance with accounting principles and reporting requirements. Troubleshoot data reconciliation issues. Assist with support, maintenance, and enhancement of accounting processes and systems. What it Takes To be considered for this position, the following criteria is necessary: Pursuing an undergraduate degree in accounting or a related field Obtain a minimum in-major GPA of 3.50 Anticipated graduation between Fall 2026 and Spring 2028 Ability to work in a team atmosphere Working towards CPA eligibility of 150 credit hours highly preferred Sentry does not offer employment in this position to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience What You'll Receive As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to gain: Real work experience in a professional, corporate setting Sentry is happy to offer a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday can be worked from home if you choose to, with Tuesdays through Thursdays required in the office. Equipment necessary to work from home, including a laptop and monitors Competitive compensation Free housing and parking close to our offices Opportunity to add value to the organization by developing and expressing your talent Exposure to company leadership and executives Community involvement through social events and networking opportunities Free access to Sentry's onsite Fitness Center, which includes an Olympic size pool, full size gym, racquetball court, and more in Stevens Point's offices A meal stipend/allowance, depending on location Convenient and available on-site amenities such as our onsite credit union, auto center, theater, hair salon, restaurants, 18-hole championship golf course and more in Stevens Point Why Sentry Our bright future is built on a long-track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we are one of the largest and strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. You can own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await. Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Who You'll Want to Contact Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist Tha Xiong Tha.Xiong@sentry.com Apply online: Visit www.jobs.sentry.com and submit your application and resume And learn more about college opportunities at: College Students \| Careers at Sentry Insurance Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.