Accounting Intern Summer 2027

Position Summary

CFG Bank's 2027 Summer Internship Program offers Accounting majors the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the banking and financial services industry. This internship is designed for students who want to apply accounting principles learned in the classroom to real-world business operations while developing a deeper understanding of financial reporting, controls, compliance, and the accounting functions that support a growing financial institution. This program is ideal for students who are detail-oriented, analytical, highly organized, and interested in building a foundation for a career in accounting, finance, auditing, or banking.

About the Internship

From day one, summer interns are immersed in CFG's entrepreneurial and tenacious company culture, gaining hands-on experience through:

• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing workshops to foster learning and development.
• Meaningful work assignments that allow interns to apply finance, accounting, economics, and business concepts to real-world projects.
• Career development opportunities with guidance from corporate leaders, including internship managers, senior mentors, and program coordinators.
• Exposure to accounting and operational functions within the banking industry, including financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and internal controls.
• Opportunities to strengthen analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills through real-world business challenges.
• A collaborative and supportive environment where interns are encouraged to ask questions, contribute ideas, and take ownership of their learning.
• Professional development experiences focused on workplace etiquette, business communication, banking fundamentals, and technical skill-building.

Responsibilities

Accounting Track interns may be responsible for:

• Assisting with account reconciliations, financial reporting processes, and ongoing accounting activities.
• Supporting the preparation and review of financial data, schedules, and reports.
• Analyzing financial information to identify trends, discrepancies, or improvement opportunities.
• Conducting research and preparing presentations related to accounting and business operations.
• Attending meetings, taking detailed notes, and summarizing key takeaways or follow-up items.
• Supporting process improvement, documentation, or administrative tasks as needed.
• Shadowing professionals across various departments to gain a broader understanding of CFG Bank and the banking industry.
• Preparing and presenting a final project or reflection that highlights internship experience, key learnings, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.
• Strong interest in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, compliance, banking, or business operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related software.
• Eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

The compensation for this position is $20.00 per hour.