Accounting Intern

Your Opportunity

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Accounting Intern

The Accounting Internship Program offers students the opportunity to develop foundational experience within Schwab’s Finance organization. This program will hire two interns who will support one of the two tracks participating in the Accounting Internship Program: Controllers, Bank Regulatory Reporting, SEC Reporting & Accounting Policy and SOX Cash Accounting

Sub-Organization Opportunity Areas:

• Controllers, Bank Regulatory Reporting, SEC Reporting & Accounting Policy- As an intern, you will gain exposure to the reporting, governance, and accounting policy activities that support accurate external disclosures, regulatory filings, and financial reporting in a complex financial services environment. Throughout the internship, you will collaborate with professionals responsible for preparing and reviewing audited financial statements, SEC filings, and bank regulatory reports while building practical experience interpreting accounting and regulatory guidance. You will contribute to reporting cycles, research and summarize relevant guidance, support the development of executive-ready materials, and participate in initiatives that enhance reporting processes and operational efficiency. This experience will help strengthen your analytical capabilities, written communication, professional judgment, and ability to deliver accurate, well-documented work in a highly regulated environment. In addition, you will gain valuable exposure to how multiple Finance and Controllers teams collaborate to ensure high-quality financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• SOX Cash Accounting- As an intern, you will gain exposure to the corporate cash accounting activities that support accurate financial reporting within a SOX-aligned control environment. Throughout the internship, you will contribute to daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting activities, support journal entries related to cash transactions, and assist with reconciliations between general ledger and bank account balances. You will collaborate with business partners to help ensure reporting is complete and accurate while developing an understanding of internal controls, enterprise accounting systems, and complex financial data flows. This experience will strengthen your ability to analyze financial information, identify and resolve discrepancies, maintain audit-ready documentation, and communicate findings effectively in a highly regulated financial environment. In addition, you will gain valuable insight into how Finance teams maintain reporting integrity, operational discipline, and compliance across a large financial services organization.

What you have

Required Qualifications

• Current student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Interest in accounting, accounting policy, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, or corporate finance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate financial information and draw logical conclusions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, well-documented work.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Controllers, Bank Regulatory Reporting, SEC Reporting & Accounting Policy
  • Coursework or project experience related to financial accounting, reporting, auditing, accounting research, or regulatory reporting.
  • Experience interpreting accounting concepts, researching guidance, or developing written analyses and presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability to present complex information in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
  • Interest in learning how public company reporting and regulatory filing processes operate within a large financial services organization.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• SOX Cash Accounting
  • Coursework or project experience involving accounting, reconciliations, financial analysis, auditing, or data validation.
  • Understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, and general ledger processes.
  • Experience identifying discrepancies, analyzing variances, and communicating recommendations or findings.
  • Interest in learning about internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial reporting processes within a regulated environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities and deliverables.

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