Summer 2027 Accounting Internship

Huntington National Bank; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Huntington National Bank is offering internship opportunities designed for students in undergraduate or graduate programs. The program provides hands‑on experience across accounting, FP&A, controllership, treasury, investor relations, and other finance functions.

Interns participate in a structured development series with senior leaders, including real project work, financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting activities, and exposure to Huntington's culture and community involvement.

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• Enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate accredited university with at least one quarter/semester completed after the summer program.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership through extracurricular activities and/or work experience.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with your manager.
• Support organization and department initiatives.
• Provide recommendations to improve your department.
• Work both independently and within a team.
• Exhibit a professional, business‑like demeanor.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Aptitude - proficiency with computer software, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Take initiative to achieve personal career goals.
• Participate in all Huntington internship events.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for Huntington!

Skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork & Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Enrollment in Undergraduate or Graduate university

Job description

Description

Huntington's internship programs provide emerging talent with meaningful, hands‑on experience aligned to their area of study. Over the course of the interns' time at Huntington, they gain exposure to key business functions across all segments of the organization. An intern's experience should be focused on professional growth, skill development, and practical application of academic learning. Interns participate in a structured series of development opportunities, including interactions with senior leadership and career pathing insights. The experience also includes immersion in Huntington's award‑winning culture through community involvement and team‑based activities. Internships at Huntington are designed to help students build a strong foundation for future career success while contributing to meaningful business initiatives.

Internship Opportunities at Huntington:

Huntington offers internship opportunities for students who are currently enrolled in an academic program and seeking practical, hands‑on experience in their field of study. Internships take place during a defined period of time and are available across all business segments.

• Rising juniors (Winter 2028 or Spring 2029 grads) may participate in Huntington's Foundations Program, an 8-week, regionally focused experience where students partner directly with a manager and team, contribute to meaningful projects, build professional skills, and explore career opportunities across Huntington and the financial services industry.
• Rising seniors (Winter 2027 or Spring 2028 grads) may participate in the Enterprise Internship Program, an 11-week, role‑aligned experience where students work directly with a manager and team on meaningful business initiatives. In addition to hands‑on project work, participants gain exposure to executive leadership, participate in Huntington's innovation project, and build connections that may lead to future full‑time opportunities.

All interns participate in a variety of developmental and professional activities designed to support learning and exposure to the organization. Depending on your school year, program components may include:

• Experience in day‑to‑day responsibilities related to their assigned team
• Exposure to broader business functions
• A structured schedule of professional development sessions
• Opportunities to engage with members of the Executive Leadership Team
• Discussions with senior leaders regarding career paths and Huntington's business areas
• A team project focused on applying Huntington's innovation framework to a business‑relevant problem
• Participation in volunteer activities and internal events aligned with Huntington's culture

Within Accounting, interns gain exposure to the financial processes and reporting activities that support Huntington's business strategy and decision‑making. Students partner directly with finance and accounting professionals to contribute to meaningful projects while developing knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, budgeting, accounting operations, and the overall financial health of the organization.

Opportunities may include exposure to areas such as Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controllership, Treasury, Investor Relations, Financial Reporting, and other corporate finance and accounting functions. Interns may assist with financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting activities, management reporting, business performance analysis, month‑end reporting processes, and strategic initiatives that help drive business results.

These positions are located in Columbus, OH.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborate directly with your manager
• Support organization and department initiatives
• Provide recommendations to improve your department
• Work both independently and within a team
• Exhibit a professional, business‑like demeanor
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills
• Aptitude - proficiency with computer software, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite
• Take initiative to achieve personal career goals
• Participate in all HNB internship events
• Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for Huntington!

Basic Qualifications:

• High School graduate
• Enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate accredited University with at least one quarter/semester of school after the completion of the summer program.
• Demonstrated teamwork and leadership through extracurricular activities and/or work experience
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Proficiency in MicrosoftOffice® applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Course(s) of study applicable to the area of business
• Ability to maintain professional composure in a dynamic work environment that often requires management and completion of multiple tasks
• Demonstrate sound judgment and ability to apply logical/critical thought processes when developing solutions
• Ability to display a positive business presence with management and external personnel
• A strong interest in Banking as a career

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

No

Workplace Type:

Office

Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We're combining the best of both worlds: in‑office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Huntington will not sponsor applicants for this position for immigration benefits, including but not limited to assisting with obtaining work permission for F-1 students, H-1B professionals, O-1 workers, TN workers, E-3 workers, among other immigration statuses. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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