Intern - Controllership

Southern Arkansas University; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company seeks interns for its Summer Internship Program in the Controllership team. This role allows college students to gain experience in managing financial statements and other tasks while collaborating with various departments. Applicants should be entering their junior year of a bachelor's degree or have a GED. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are crucial. The internship includes a mix of in-office and remote work, with office attendance required for part of the month.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Entering Junior year of bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Gaining understanding of associated area and completing role-specific training.
• Participate in Activity-based Training Development curriculum.
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills.
• Build and maintain business partnerships.
• Learn proper process and procedures relevant to the team.
• Seek opportunities to expand knowledge.
• Follow guidelines for quality and productivity.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Entering Junior year of bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Summer Internship Program at Bread Financial allows college students to develop a variety of skills within different areas of our business. Over the summer, interns will collaborate with several teams and departments, building a firm knowledge of our business and company culture. Participants will also go through a professional curriculum, attend social and philanthropic events, and participate in executive round tables. The program targets rising junior and senior undergraduate students and graduate students.

The Controllership team is primarily responsible for managing accurate monthly financial statements, associate reporting and ensuring terms are recorded in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This team focuses on general ledger recording and control, daily client settlement accounting, and account reconciliations while developing and maintaining strong working relationships with corporate partners.

Essential Job Functions

• Gaining an understanding of the associate’s related area of the enterprise and completion of role-specific training provided by their respective team. Participate and demonstrate new knowledge gained through individual coaching and training conversations, while continuing to expand knowledge of the broader organization. - (30%)
• Activity-based Training Development curriculum and Talent Mobility programs to facilitate participant development. - (20%)
• Demonstrate outstanding verbal and written communication skills when working with internal and external partners. Present information in a clear, concise, and professional manner utilizing technology and innovation. - (15%)
• Build and maintain effective internal and external business partnerships. Identify, resolve, and elevate concerns as needed. - (15%)
• Learn proper process and procedures relevant to an associate’s respective team. Utilize knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and specific job‑related technology. - (10%)
• Actively seek out opportunities to expand knowledge of the broader business. By completing overviews of other teams, project interactions, or other cross‑functional collaboration, continuously expand knowledge of the organization, offerings, and innovations. - (5%)
• Follow established guidelines for quality and productivity. Act responsibly to minimize risk and ensure compliance. Support internal and external audits. - (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Entering Junior year of bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous completion of a Bread Financial Summer Internship

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Time Management

Reports To

Supervisor and above

Direct Reports: 0

Work Environment

• Normal office environment. (Remote or Hybrid), 3 to 4 days per month are required in office if within 60 miles of a Bread Financial location.

Physical and Mental Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

• Typing/Writing

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.