Summer Internship Program – Accounting, Financial Analysis

First Citizens Bank; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

First Citizens Bank in Raleigh, NC invites you to join its 2027 Summer Intern program in General Accounting/Financial Controls. You will gain hands-on experience in accounting support, financial analysis, and reporting within a structured internship that feeds a talent pipeline for the Bank.

Work with the Accounting Department, learn from various groups, and present a wrap-up project to division leaders. You will use Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and participate in professional

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college/university during the program period.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and critical thinking abilities.
• Basic accounting or financial analysis exposure is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting support and financial analysis within the Bank's accounting function.
• Review transactions, prepare reports, and assist with reconciliations using the system and policies.
• Learn from General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, and Reconcilement teams on special projects.
• Attend professional development sessions, networking events, and community service activities.
• Prepare and deliver a wrap-up presentation to division leaders on an assigned process-improvement project.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Currently enrolled in a college/university

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

2027 Summer Intern – General Accounting/Financial Controls | First Citizens Bank

The Tone

This is a summer internship at First Citizens Bank, located in Raleigh, NC. First Citizens Bank offers an exciting summer internship program that provides development opportunities and hands-on work experience while creating a talent pipeline for the Bank. Interns will apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment while making a positive impact across the organization and the communities we serve. Come help First Citizens build for the future!

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (during program duration)
• Location: Hybrid – Raleigh, NC
• Team: Part of the Accounting Department team, reporting to a dedicated manager and program manager.
• Mission: Solve a specific problem or improve a process within the accounting function, culminating in a presentation to key stakeholders.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint

What You'll Actually Do

• Accounting Support: Perform accounting, financial analysis, and provide support for the overall accounting function of the Bank.
• Financial Reporting: Review financial transactions, prepare reports, and perform account reconcilements using both manual methods and the technical accounting system in accordance with accounting policies.
• Departmental Exposure: Learn from various groups within the Accounting Department, including General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, and Reconcilement, while assisting with special projects, audits, and other accounting initiatives.
• Professional Development: Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking events, and community service activities as part of the internship program.
• Project Presentation: Prepare and deliver a wrap-up presentation to division leaders and other key stakeholders, outlining accomplishments and experiences from an assigned project designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution during the time of the summer program, with a High School Diploma or GED. This is an Entry-Level role.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Skills: Adaptability, strong written and verbal communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Bonus: Rising junior or senior with a focus of study in Accounting, Audit, or Financial Analysis, possessing a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidates should have a strong desire to learn and grow, a positive attitude, be naturally curious, enjoy collaborating with others, and demonstrate the ability to multitask and adjust priorities based on business needs.