Humana is seeking an intern for our Finance & Accounting Rotational Internship Program, with the first rotation beginning in either late September or early October 2026. This program is designed for students eager to apply their academic experience in a dynamic, real-world business environment and gain exposure to multiple areas within Finance and Accounting.
As a Finance & Accounting intern, you will rotate through various departments approximately every six months within the organization, taking on a variety of assignments such as creating financial transactions, analyzing financial data, and communicating financial information to associates and leadership.
This opportunity requires candidates to be within a daily commutable distance of Louisville, KY, year-round due to an in-office work requirement.
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Program Highlights:
Immerse yourself in a dynamic, year-round part-time internship based in Louisville, KY
Gain broad professional experience through department rotations every six months—beginning each January and June
Build your expertise by working alongside leaders in key financial divisions, including (but not limited to) Accounts Payable, Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit, Financial Operations, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, and Treasury
Responsibilities:
Spearhead comprehensive account reconciliations to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data across multiple business units
Conduct in-depth variance analyses, providing critical insights that drive strategic decision-making and financial optimization
Develop and maintain complex tax schedules, supporting robust compliance and proactive tax planning initiatives
Prepare and post precise monthly journal entries, underpinning accurate and timely financial close processes
Manage end-to-end accounts payable operations, streamlining workflows and strengthening supplier relationships
Participate in audit walkthroughs and perform rigorous control testing to uphold internal controls and support successful audit outcomes
Design and analyze advanced spreadsheets, transforming data into actionable intelligence for cross-functional teams
Required Qualifications
Must have an expected graduation date of December 2027 or later to ensure eligibility to complete at least one year in the internship program.
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting, or a related graduate-level business degree/certificate (such as MBA or MAcc)
Must be enrolled in 9+ credit hours per semester for undergraduate or 6+ credit hours for graduate
Maintain a cumulative and Finance/Accounting GPA of 3.0 or better throughout the program
Must have completed an intermediate Finance and/or Accounting course
Must be available to start the program in September or October 2026, and participate year-round, rotating through departments for at least one year.
Ability to work 20-25 hours per week year-round in Louisville, KY
Must reside within a daily commutable distance to the Louisville office for the duration of the program
Preferred Qualifications
Previous internship or work experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field
Completion of advanced coursework in Finance, Accounting, or Business Analytics
Demonstrated leadership abilities through extracurricular activities, student organizations, or part-time work
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel
Organized, self-motivated, and able to balance school and work assignments
Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Humana does not provide visa sponsorship or support for OPT/CPT/J1 for this internship position.
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The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.About Us
About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer at Humana.com and at CenterWell.com.
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It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Skills Required
- Expected graduation date of December 2027 or later
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting, or a related graduate-level business degree or certificate such as an MBA or MAcc
- Enrollment in at least 9 credit hours per semester for undergraduate students or 6 credit hours for graduate students
- Cumulative and Finance/Accounting GPA of at least 3.0 throughout the program
- Completion of an intermediate Finance and/or Accounting course
- Availability to start in September or October 2026 and participate year-round for at least one year
- Ability to work 20–25 hours per week year-round in Louisville, Kentucky
- Residence within daily commuting distance of the Louisville office for the duration of the program
- Previous internship or work experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field
- Advanced coursework in Finance, Accounting, or Business Analytics
- Leadership demonstrated through extracurricular activities, student organizations, or part-time work
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel
- Organization, self-motivation, and ability to balance school and work assignments
- Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Humana Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Humana and has not been reviewed or approved by Humana.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, supplemental health, and long-term care insurance are offered alongside on-site/virtual wellness resources and weekly paid well-being time, indicating a whole-person focus.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid PTO and holidays, volunteer time, and formal leave options such as parental and caregiver time provide broad time-away support. Adoption assistance and lactation rooms extend coverage for key life events.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match anchors long-term savings. Employer-matched emergency savings programs complement retirement planning.
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What We Do
At Humana, our cultural foundation is aligned to helping members achieve their best health by delivering personalized, simplified, whole-person healthcare experiences. Recognizing healthcare needs continue to evolve for each person, for each family and for each community, Humana continuously creates innovative solutions and resources that help people live their healthiest lives on their terms –when and where they need it. Our employees are at the heart of making this happen and that’s why we are dedicated to building an organization of dynamic talent whose experience and passion center on putting the customer first.
