2027 Summer Intern - Accounting & Business Systems (Morristown, NJ)

First Citizens Bank • Morristown, AZ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

First Citizens Bank’s summer internship program provides development opportunities and hands-on corporate work experience, applying classroom knowledge while contributing to the organization and its communities. The Data Automation Team oversees the bank’s general ledger reconciliation platforms, including Blackline and a proprietary loan reconciliation application, and works to ensure data accuracy, enhance applications, and automate manual accounting processes.

The intern will assist with systems and processes for reconciling general ledger accounts across the bank and support accounting automation initiatives. The role includes a dedicated manager and program manager, professional development and networking activities, and an assigned project to improve a process or solve a problem. At the end of the internship, the intern will present the project and prepare a wrap-up presentation for the division leader and other key stakeholders.

The internship runs from May 24, 2027, through July 30, 2027. It is a hybrid role, with work regularly taking place both inside and outside a company office. The position requires availability for 40 hours per week during the program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience.
• Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution during the summer program.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the program.
• Adaptability.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Rising junior or senior.
• Focus of study in Business Systems or Accounting.
• Demonstrated skills in Excel, MS Access, SQL, technical business skills, system maintenance, general ledger reconciliation, and understanding of balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong desire to learn and grow.
• Positive attitude, curiosity, and enjoyment of collaboration.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs.
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the systems and processes used to reconcile general ledger accounts across the bank.
• Assist with accounting automation initiatives to streamline data automation opportunities.
• Contribute to research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, and technology enhancements and support.
• Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking events, and community service events.
• Complete an assigned project designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem, and present it at the close of the internship.
• Prepare a wrap-up presentation describing internship accomplishments and experience for the division leader and other key stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive, thoughtfully designed benefits program; details are available on the company benefits website.
• For some roles, total compensation may include variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards as outlined in the offer of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED