Financial Reporting Analyst Intern
Key Responsibilities :
Allstate
Business Internship
Job Description :
The Intern Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for executing the day to day activities of the External Reporting team according to the controls in place. This includes preparing basic schedules that support external filings made by the company and performing analysis to identify and investigate unusual trends. The position is based in Chicago, IL and will be in the office 1-2 days per week.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop / prepare schedules that support external filings made by the Allstate Corporation
- Contribute to projects such as accounting system conversion
- Perform analysis (e.g., trend analysis, comparisons to prior periods, comparisons to expectation) on schedules that support external filings and work with other teams to identify / investigate unusual trends
- Prepare journal entries to support the monthly and quarterly close; troubleshoot issues as they arise
- Own and be accountable for execution for responsibilities; timely raise issues with processes and schedules
- Prepare information and analysis to support external disclosures for Investments
Job Qualifications :
- Basic Microsoft Excel, Access and SAP skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
