Intern - Financial Systems | 2027

American Credit Acceptance, LLC; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

American Credit Acceptance, LLC invites students to join as Financial Systems Intern, gaining hands-on experience with the technology and data that support Finance and Accounting. You’ll collaborate with ACA teams across Finance, IT, Audit, and Data to address real business problems and improve how financial systems work.

During the internship you’ll learn enterprise financial systems operation, data integrity, and how to translate business needs into system enhancements, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity about technology, data, finance, and how systems work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and prioritize responsibilities.
• Customer-service mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build working knowledge of ACA's Workday ecosystem and related tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, and data.
• Gather, document, and translate business needs into clear requirements.
• Support testing and implementation of configuration changes.
• Investigate data issues and develop solutions with relevant teams.
• Explore data sources and data flow between systems and data warehouse.
• Contribute to design, development, testing, and implementation of integrations.
• Use data and analytics to drive accuracy, efficiency, and automation.
• Create documentation and training materials for users.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Curiosity about technology and data

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to explain ideas clearly

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Description

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

American Credit Acceptance will not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas or immigration benefits for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

About the Internship

Are you interested in the intersection of finance, technology, and data?

As a Financial Systems Intern at American Credit Acceptance (ACA), you'll gain hands-on experience with the technology and data that support our Finance and Accounting teams. You'll work alongside Financial Systems professionals and collaborate with teams across Finance, Accounting, IT, Audit, and Data to solve real business problems and improve how our financial systems work.

This internship is designed to provide meaningful, practical experience. You'll learn how enterprise financial systems operate, develop analytical and technical skills, and contribute to projects that have a real impact on the business.

What You'll Do

As part of the Financial Systems team, you will:

• Build working knowledge of ACA's Workday ecosystem, including Financials Core, Prism, Reporting, Accounting Center, and Adaptive Planning.
• Partner with Financial Systems team members and business stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, and data.
• Assist with gathering, documenting, and translating business needs into clear requirements for system enhancements.
• Support the testing and implementation of Financial Systems configuration changes and enhancements.
• Help investigate data issues, identify root causes, and work with appropriate teams to develop solutions.
• Explore data sources and learn how information moves between financial systems, integrations, and ACA's data warehouse.
• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and implementation of system integrations and automated processes.
• Use data and analytical tools to help identify opportunities for improved accuracy, efficiency, and automation.
• Create clear documentation, procedures, and supporting materials that help business users understand and effectively use financial systems.

What You'll Learn

During the internship, you'll have opportunities to develop experience in:

• Enterprise financial systems and the Workday platform
• Financial data, reporting, and data integrity
• Business requirements and systems analysis
• Data integrations and workflow automation
• Testing and implementation of system enhancements
• Data visualization and analytical tools
• Agile project methodologies
• Cross-functional collaboration between Finance, Accounting, Data, and IT
• Communicating technical concepts to business audiences
• Solving real-world business and technology problems

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Curiosity about technology, data, finance, and how systems work
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with people across different teams and areas of expertise
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities
• A customer-service mindset and willingness to help solve problems
• Motivation to learn new technologies and develop new skills
• Ability to explain ideas and analysis clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Nice to Have

Experience in the following areas is helpful, but not required:

• IT, accounting, finance, or financial statements
• Workday or other enterprise financial systems
• Power BI or other data visualization tools
• Alteryx or other workflow automation tools
• Data analysis, reporting, databases, or programming

We're looking for students who are curious, analytical, eager to learn, and excited about using technology and data to solve business problems.

EEO Statement

ACA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

California Privacy Notice

As an employer of California residents, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy rights. Any personal information you provide during the application process will be used solely for permitted internal purposes and will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. By applying to this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in our Employee Privacy Notice.