Finance Intern

Leader Bank; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Leader Bank is seeking a Finance Intern to support accounting and treasury activities in Arlington, MA. The role offers hands-on exposure to general ledger, reconciliations, budgeting, and regulatory reporting within a growing community bank environment.

The internship is designed for students pursuing accounting, finance, economics, or related fields, with emphasis on accuracy, collaboration, and learning the day-to-day financial operations of banking.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in accounting, finance, banking, or financial services.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Prior accounting or banking experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, account monitoring and balancing, and research as needed.
• Assist with monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and research of outstanding items.
• Participate in the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with tracking operating expenses, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Support quarterly and ad hoc regulatory reporting and internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with Treasury activities and projects, including research and analysis as needed.
• Work with members of the Accounting and Treasury teams on special projects and ad hoc analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Excel skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Job Location: Corporate 180 - Arlington, MA, Position Type: Internship, Salary Range: $43680.00 - $49920.00

Leader Bank is looking for exceptionally dedicated team members to join one of the region's fastest growing community banks and mortgage lenders. At the time of its founding in 2002, Leader Bank had one branch office, $6.5 million in assets and 7 team members. Since then, the Bank has become one of the most successful banks in Massachusetts with more than $5 billion in assets, 450+ team members, 6 branch offices, and annual mortgage originations of over $2 billion.

Exemplary products and an innovative spirit have driven Leader Bank’s rapid growth over the years, and our team members embrace these values. Our mission is to obsess over our clients, make them feel valued, and maintain long-term relationships with them by constantly enhancing our products and processes to always be improving our client experience. For our team members, Leader Bank prioritizes competitive compensation and benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion.

Summary

The Finance Intern will support a variety of activities across the Accounting and Treasury teams while gaining hands-on experience with the financial operations of a growing bank. This role provides exposure to general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, regulatory reporting, treasury operations, and other areas of finance. The position is well suited for someone looking to build practical accounting and finance experience and develop a broad understanding of banking operations.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, account monitoring and balancing, and research as needed.
• Assist with monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and research of outstanding items.
• Participate in the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with tracking operating expenses, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Support quarterly and ad hoc regulatory reporting and internal and external audit requests.
• Assist with Treasury activities and projects, including research and analysis as needed.
• Work with members of the Accounting and Treasury teams on special projects and ad hoc analysis.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s or master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in accounting, finance, banking, or financial services.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications preferred.
• Prior accounting or banking experience is not required.

Salary Minimum: 43,680.00 - Salary Max: 49,920.00

The range listed is just one component of Leader Bank’s total compensation package for team members. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, commissions, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Leader Bank provides a variety of benefits to eligible team members, including health insurance coverage, a team member wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off and vacation.

Leader Bank offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: 401k plan with corporate match, medical and dental insurance, and the opportunity to work for a fast growing, local organization.

Leader Bank, N.A. is an Equal Opportunity and

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