Accounting Co-Op - Fall 2026

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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. Great American Financial Division co-ops quickly become an integral part of our accounting and finance team. Our multi-semester rotational program allows students to experience several departments in our organization by working in a new area each semester. This position consists of a full semester in up to four different departments such as Corporate Accounting, Investment Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Treasury. The co-op will begin in Fall 2026 and is based in our Cincinnati, OH headquarters. This co-op will require students to work full-time, 40 hours per week. Corporate Accounting Department Prepare schedules to support the monthly consolidated financial statements. Prepare monthly tax provisions and book general ledger entries. Assist with the preparation and distribution of the monthly earnings packages. Prepare annual/ quarterly statutory-basis statements and filings. Investment Accounting Department Prepare monthly closing package and supporting schedules, including cash and inventory reconciliations, for multiple subsidiaries. Record investment income and carrying values into the subsidiaries’ general ledgers. Analysis of investment results and investigation of variances. Prepare annual/ quarterly statutory-basis statements and filings. Financial Reporting Department Assist in the preparation of AFG’s SEC forms 10-K, 10-Q and 13-F, including preparation of supporting documentation. Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules for the AFG managed collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) that are required to be included in AFG’s consolidated financial statements. Proofread and perform other clerical duties related to the preparation of AFG’s SEC forms 10-K and/or 10-Q. Prepare and/or review various internal management reports using Excel, the Company’s general ledger system, and SEC reporting system. Treasury Department Support bank account reconciliations and transaction monitoring. Assist with bank account maintenance, including updating authorized signers and bank services. Help maintain and update supplier payment methods. Support the creation and review of supplier invoices for accuracy and coding. Help with data validation and cleanup in Excel or ERP systems. Participate in treasury transformation or system upgrade projects. Job Qualifications Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Ability to work 40 hours per week during the fall 2026 semester. 3.5 or higher GPA is preferred, but not required. Business Unit: Property & Casualty Finance Benefits: We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits. Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers. *Excludes seasonal employees and interns. 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

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