Accounting Leadership Development Program - Internship

AT&T; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid Time off and holidays

Disability Benefits

Employee Assistance Programs

Wellness programs

Supplemental benefit programs

Community volunteering

Job summary

AT&T is seeking a summer internship in the Accounting Leadership Development Program in Dallas for master’s students. The 10–12 week internship offers structured assignments, exposure to corporate accounting disciplines, and mentoring to prepare for a full-time role after graduation.

You will rotate across accounting areas, contribute to monthly reports, and gain experience in regulatory changes, journal entries, and financial processes while building leadership capabilities in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a master's degree program (MS) with focus in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Estimated graduation date Fall 2027–Spring 2028.
• Ability to work full-time in-office in Dallas during the program.
• 0–2 years of related internship or work experience.
• Ability to follow procedures with supervision within the department.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through accounting disciplines within AT&T's finance and accounting groups.
• Work on projects analyzing monthly financials and journal entries.
• Support M&A accounting work, ledger reconciliation, and monthly reporting.
• Collaborate with leaders, receive mentorship, and build internal relationships.

Skills

Integrity

Mastery in communication

Strong leadership

Proactive mindset

Results oriented

Curious mind

Education

Master's degree pursuit

Job description

This position requires in-office presence 5 days a week and is only offered at the posted location.

At AT&T, you'll be empowered to create real change in an ever-expanding, connected world. Your impact will be felt no matter how your work translates to our core goal of serving customers and transforming lives. We're fueled by a passion to provide innovative solutions and driven to connect the world in meaningful ways.

Designed for students currently pursuing a master's degree (MS), this 10-12 week summer internship with the Accounting Leadership Development Program offers valuable experience through structured assignments, strategic projects, and exposure to various corporate accounting disciplines. Designed to set you up for consideration for the full-time program upon graduation, the ALDP summer internship allows you to contribute to cross-functional team initiatives, foster your leadership skills, and encourage your organizational growth.

What you'll do:

• Rotate through various accounting disciplines within AT&T's finance and accounting organizations
• Work on assigned projects that may include analyzing monthly financial reports, providing accounting support for complex M&A activities, implementing new ASC regulatory changes preparing journal entries, reconciling ledger accounts, and managing the legal entity monthly reporting process, etc.
• Collaborate with leaders, receive mentorship, and participate in networking opportunities with peers. Build effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors to enhance your corporate finance and accounting knowledge.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support the program's objectives including contributing to process improvements, communicating results to managers and senior leaders, and gaining comprehensive accounting experience.

What you'll bring:

• Integrity that serves as your true north moral compass.
• Mastery in communication, both speaking and writing clearly and effectively.
• Strong leadership skills, comfortable leading teams at all levels
• A proactive mindset, always ready and eager to tackle challenges.
• A results-oriented approach, driven to achieve goals.
• A curious mind, continuously learning and fascinated by innovation.

What you'll need:

• Current enrollment within a master's degree (MS) program with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or other related specialty
• Estimated graduation date between Fall 2027 - Spring 2028
• Ability to meet the full-time, in-office requirement in Dallas throughout the duration of the program
• 0-2 years of related experience
• Ability to work under detailed supervision and follow outlined procedures, with visibility primarily within the department or region

Our Accounting Leadership Development Interns earn an annual salary of $52,000, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting pay within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time off and holidays (with up to 4 days of paid time off during internship and company-designated holidays.)
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• A paid Community Day and can participate in company-sponsored volunteering events

AT&T will not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind for this position.

AT&T will consider for employment: qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state, & local laws.

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Location: Dallas, Texas

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.