Accounting Internship

CrossCountry Mortgage•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 7,000 employees operating over 700 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture. A culture where you can grow! CCM has created an exceptional culture driving employee engagement, exceeding employee expectations, and directly impacting company success. At our core, our entrepreneurial spirit empowers every employee to be who they are to help us move forward together. You’ll get unwavering support from all departments and total transparency from the top down. CCM offers eligible employees a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, as well as a 401K. We also offer company-provided short-term disability, an employee assistance program, and a wellness program. Position Overview: The Accounting Intern for CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC will participate in a structured, rotational internship program within the Finance organization, aligned under a Controllership model. The Accounting Intern will contribute to real accounting and finance projects while gaining exposure to the end-to-end financial lifecycle of a mortgage business – from loan origination through financial reporting and analysis. The Accounting Intern obtains hands-on experience in their field while contributing to company success.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or closely related field.
Must have completed introductory accounting courses and have a basic understanding of accounting and financial principles.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
Effective communication skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Excellent attention to detail for the process of documenting financial information and willingness to learn in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

Rotate through multiple teams within the Finance Organization, including corporate accounting, mortgage accounting, financial reporting, and Corporate FP&A.
Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis.
Support accounting processes related to mortgage origination, funding, and sale.
Collect, analyze, and summarize operating data, highlighting trends and patterns.
Perform general ledger and account reconciliation and analysis.
Assist with billing and collections, including filing invoices, generating checks, and annotating reports.
Support financial reporting, audit requests, and documentation as needed.