2027 Summer Intern – General Accounting/Financial Controls (Raleigh, NC)

First Citizens Bank•Raleigh, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

First Citizens Bank’s summer internship program provides development opportunities and hands-on corporate work experience while building a talent pipeline for the Bank. Interns apply classroom knowledge and contribute to the organization and the communities it serves. This is a hybrid position, with work regularly taking place inside and outside a company office. Candidates should live within commuting distance of the Raleigh, North Carolina office. The intern will support the Bank’s accounting function through accounting work, financial analysis, and review of financial transactions. They will prepare reports and perform account reconciliations manually and using the technical accounting system, in accordance with accounting policies. The intern will learn from teams in General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, and Reconciliation, and assist with special projects, audits, and other accounting initiatives. Work may also involve research, analytics, strategy, process review and improvement, and technology enhancements and support. The program includes professional development, informational and networking sessions, and community service events. Each intern will have a dedicated manager and program manager, and will complete a 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 company stakeholders. The internship dates are May 24, 2027, through July 30, 2027.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 1 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 with a focus of study in Accounting, Audit, or Financial Analysis.
Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Minimum 3.0 GPA.
Strong desire to learn and grow.
Positive attitude, natural curiosity, and enjoyment of collaborating with others.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs.
Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly.

Responsibilities

Perform accounting, financial analysis, and support for the Bank’s accounting function.
Review financial transactions, prepare reports, and perform account reconciliations manually and through the technical accounting system in accordance with accounting policies.
Learn from the General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, and Reconciliation groups.
Assist with special projects, audits, and other accounting initiatives as needed.
Contribute to work involving 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 process or solve a problem, and present it at the close of the internship.
Prepare a wrap-up presentation outlining internship accomplishments and experience for the division leader and other key stakeholders.