Accounting Intern – Summer 2027

Unum UK

Accounting intern gaining hands-on finance experience at Unum, a global employee benefits provider. Completing impactful projects, networking with leaders, and presenting results to business executives.

Posted 9/2/2026part-timeChattanooga • South Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates foundational knowledge in accounting and finance, with a focus on leadership, networking, and community engagement. Prepared to pursue CPA certification while actively participating in professional development opportunities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting DegreeFinance DegreeLeadership AbilitiesGPA of 3.0CPA Certification Intention

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Soft Skills

Demonstrated LeadershipOn-Campus Involvement

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Employee BenefitsDisability-Based BenefitsFortune 500Networking OpportunitiesCommunity Service

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gain hands-on accounting and finance experience at a Fortune 500 leader in the disability-based employee benefits marketplace
Contribute to meaningful project work with lasting business impact
Learn about departmental and corporate functions
Work alongside mentors and accounting and finance professionals
Attend weekly information sessions and networking opportunities with senior leaders
Participate in social events and build a network with other interns
Participate in community service activities
Join an Employee Network and work with the Office of Inclusion & Diversity
Complete an end-of-summer presentation to key business leaders
Potentially be considered for Unum's Accounting & Finance Leadership Program and full-time opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in an accredited college degree program or a Spring 2027 graduate
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing an accounting or finance-related degree
Intention to complete course credits to be eligible to sit for the CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification
GPA of 3.0 overall required
Demonstrated leadership abilities and on-campus involvement
Available to work 40 hours per week during regular business hours
Must adhere to Unum's hybrid work policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package including Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
Weekly information sessions and networking opportunities
Social events and networking with other interns
Community service activities
Employee Network participation and work with the Office of Inclusion & Diversity
College credit
Lump-sum bonus to help with summer housing costs
Guidance on housing opportunities used by past interns
Healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental)
Insurance benefits (short & long-term disability)
Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute or not