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Zurich Insurance · 2 months ago

Finance Development Program (Summer 2026) - Accounting Track

Schaumburg, IL

Internship

Hybrid

Intern, Entry Level

$81K/yr - $81K/yr

0+ years exp

Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions with over 150 years of experience. They are accepting applications for the 2026 Finance Development Program in Accounting, which is a full-time entry-level rotational program designed to develop technical and leadership skills in Corporate Accounting through multiple rotations.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Trainees rotate through several core disciplines to hone the skills necessary to succeed in Corporate Accounting

Trainees emerge from the program as accounting professionals who foster our growth and ensure our competitive edge — as well as their own

You will partake in 4, 6-month rotations within the Accounting organization spanning core finance disciplines, including opportunities in Financial Reporting, General Accounting, Accounting Policy, and more

You will also gain exposure to senior leaders

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial reportingGeneral ledger experienceMicrosoft OfficeProcess improvementCorporate internship experienceCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting and no prior experience in the Accounting or Finance area OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Accounting or Finance area OR

Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice, including an Associate Degree and no prior experience in the Accounting or Finance area

Knowledge of accounting or finance principles

Preferred

Previous corporate internship experience

Aptitude for automation and process improvement

Sound knowledge of accounting or finance principles

General ledger or accounting transactional experience

Intermediate Microsoft Office experience

Technology experience related to one or more of the following areas preferred: General ledger, financial reporting systems, treasury workstation

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonuses

Merit increases

Comprehensive employee benefits package

Company

Zurich Insurance

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Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is a leading global multi-line insurer founded more than 150 years ago, which has grown into a business serving more than 75 million customers in more than 200 countries and territories, while delivering industry-leading total shareholder returns.

Founded in 1872

Zürich, Zurich, CHE

10001+ employees