AFG American Financial Group Inc.

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Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best. American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE/NASDAQ:AFG) is a holding company based in Cincinnati, Ohio and has been in business for more than four decades. Our insurance roots go back to the 1800’s with the founding of Great American Insurance Company in 1872. Today, through the operations of Great American Insurance Group, AFG is engaged in property and casualty insurance (“P&C”), focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses. AFG’s purpose is to enable individuals and businesses to manage financial risk using insurance products and services tailored to meet their specific and ever-changing risk exposures. AFG’s strategy is to allocate capital to insurance operations which management believes offer a competitive advantage or unique opportunities. The AFG Tax Division provides tax advice, analysis and planning services to the AFG family of companies and plays an integral role in all major transactions involving AFG and its subsidiaries. We strive to grow and develop technical expertise, be technologically innovative, provide quality service, and build a strong team. In addition to transaction-related planning and advice, the Tax Division is responsible for federal, state and local compliance and tax controversy resolution from audit through litigation. Job Description Our internship role has been developed to provide a unique opportunity to acquire fundamental knowledge of federal income tax law as it applies to corporations, partnerships and foreign entities. In addition, the individual will have an opportunity to exhibit analytical and organizational skills when involved with special projects. Working in the American Financial Group Tax Department, the intern’s primary responsibility will be utilizing tax preparation software to create corporate federal income tax returns and quarterly provisions. This will require interaction with tax department personnel as well as financial, investment and management contacts, amongst our subsidiaries, to collect data required for tax compliance. This person will interact in our SharePoint Portal environment as well as the Microsoft Office software suite to produce, modify and store supporting documents. Additional responsibilities could include state/local tax compliance, inclusion as a team member in special projects and involvement in the development and implementation of tax technology initiatives. Tax Accounting Co-Op Our internship would be a full-time summer semester role encompassing a 12-week opportunity working 40 hours per week. We follow the company’s hybrid work schedule requiring work during core hours, but allowing flexibility in the daily starting and ending times. This also allows for working from home two days per week. Responsibilities Prepares Federal Income tax returns. Prepares Federal Income tax provision calculations and coordinates with accounting team to book journal entries. Assists with state and local tax returns, extensions, and estimates. Performs other duties and completes other projects as assigned. Qualifications Current enrollment in an accredited college or university with a major in accounting and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher Strong verbal and written communication skills Attention to detail Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills Ability to manage workload independently Ability to multi-task Underclassmen are encouraged to apply Business Unit: AFG Tax Benefits: Compensation varies by role, position level, and location. Individual pay is influenced by skills, education, training, certifications, experience, and the role's scope and complexity, along with business needs. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one, PTO, paid holidays, commuter benefits, an employee stock purchase plan, education reimbursement, paid parental leave/adoption assistance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. These benefits are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Great American Insurance Group understands the importance of choosing a financially strong company. We are an organization built for the long term and are committed to giving you that strength. Why can you trust Great American Insurance Group? For nearly 150 years, Americans have trusted us to protect them. Our innovative insurance solutions and specialization serves niche marketplaces that we know well. This expertise gives us a successful foundation that spans generations. You never know where a career in insurance will take you. Whether you are starting your career or are looking for a company to grow your experience, at Great American Insurance Group, you can join our more than 8,500 employees to “Be Here. Be GREAT!” To learn more, visit our Career Page