At Sentry, we believe in providing hands-on experience that gives students a head start on their careers. As an Accounting intern, you’ll partner with a dedicated mentor to see firsthand how accountants drive our company’s success. You’ll also build your professional network through team social events and connections with leaders across the organization.

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.

• Assist with automation of financial statements and reports.

• 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

• Planned graduation date between May 2028 and December 2029

• Obtain a minimum GPA of 3.0

• Ability to work in a team atmosphere

• Working towards CPA eligibility 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 a Sentry intern, you won’t just be shadowing. You’ll do real, impactful work while growing your career. Here’s a look at what you can expect:

• Meaningful experience & mentorship: Dive right into a professional corporate setting where you can add value, build your skills, and get direct exposure to company leadership and executives.

• Flexibility and a complete setup: Enjoy a hybrid schedule—work from home on Mondays and Fridays and collaborate in the office Tuesday through Thursday—plus all the tech you need, including a laptop and monitors.

• Financial and living support: Benefit from competitive pay, free housing and parking close to our offices, and a meal stipend depending on your location.

• Connection and community: Build your professional network and make friends through team social events, community involvement, and networking opportunities.

Why Join Sentry? 

At Sentry, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We’re proud to be recognized for both our strong growth and the culture we’ve built—recently ranking No. 529 on the 2026 Fortune 1000 (marking our first time in the top 600) and earning spots on Forbes’ lists for America’s Best Midsize Employers and Best Employers for New Grads, as well as Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Diversity. These honors reflect our commitment to your professional satisfaction and growth.

Building on a Legacy 

Our future is bright, but it’s anchored in a long history of stability. Since our founding in 1904, we’ve dedicated ourselves to helping businesses protect their futures. That trust has made us one of the largest and most financially stable mutual insurance companies in the U.S. We’re proud to have maintained an A+ rating from A.M. Best, the industry’s leading authority, for over 30 years. 

Your Career, Our Community 

Whether you’re working at our headquarters in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, or one of our many offices across the country, you’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment. Explore the Our Teams tab on our Career Page to see the diverse career paths we offer, with a focus on ongoing development and professional growth. 

Ready to own your future? Join us at Sentry, opportunities await!

Who You’ll Want to Contact

Tha Xiong

Associate Talent Acquisition Specialist

[email protected]

Apply online: Visit https://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.