2027 Summer Intern – General Accounting/Financial Controls (Raleigh, NC)
First Citizens Bank · firstcitizens.com
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The job in short
General accounting and financial controls.
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Details
- Found
- 9 d ago · posted 2026-10-20
- Location as listed
- Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- Role
- Accountant
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Overview
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that time working will regularly take place inside and outside of a company office.
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. Our 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!
We are looking for candidates who are within a commutable drivable distance to our Raleigh, NC office.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Duties & Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Perform accounting, financial analysis, and support for the accounting function of the Bank.
• Review financial transactions, prepare reports, and perform account reconcilements both manually and through the technical accounting system in accordance with accounting policies.
• Learn from various groups within the Accounting Department including General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable and Reconcilement and assists in special projects, audits, and other accounting initiatives as needed.
• Be part of a dynamic team with interesting projects.
• Accountabilities can and may include areas such as research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, as well as technology enhancements and support.
• Attend professional development sessions, informational sessions, networking and community service events.
• Have a dedicated manager and program manager to help you navigate the bank and the internship program.
• Be assigned a project, designed to improve a specific process or solve a problem that you will present at the close of the internship.
• Prepare a wrap-up presentation to be shared with the division leader and other key stakeholders in the company to outline your accomplishments and experience during the internship
Internship dates: 5/24/27 - 7/30/27
Position Specific Skills:
• Adaptability
• Communication (Written & Verbal)
• Critical Thinking Skills
Required qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience
• Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution (during the time of the summer program)
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the duration of the program
Preferred qualifications:
• Rising junior or senior with a focus of Study in Accounting, Audit, or Financial Analysis
• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• 3.0 minimum GPA
• Strong desire to learn and grow
• Possess a positive attitude, naturally curious and enjoys collaborating with others
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs
• Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly
Additional Information
Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.
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