Accounting Intern

Job Description

2027 Accounting Intern | Charles Schwab

The Tone:
This is an internship at Charles Schwab, located on-site at a specified location. Schwab empowers individuals to make an impact on their careers, promoting a culture where creative problem-solving helps to challenge the status quo and evolve the finance industry. This role offers students the opportunity to gain foundational experience within Schwab’s Finance organization, contributing to accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: On-site at a specified location

• Team: Accounting Internship Program (supporting Controllers, Bank Regulatory Reporting, SEC Reporting & Accounting Policy OR SOX Cash Accounting tracks)
• Mission: Develop foundational accounting experience to support accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal control maintenance within Schwab’s Finance organization.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office tools, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reporting Contribution: Contribute to financial reporting cycles, including external disclosures, regulatory filings, and audited financial statements.
• Accounting Operations: Support daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting activities such as journal entries and reconciliations for cash transactions.
• Guidance Research: Research and summarize relevant accounting and regulatory guidance to aid in accurate reporting.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with finance professionals and business partners to ensure reporting integrity and operational discipline.
• Process Support: Participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing reporting processes and operational efficiency within the finance organization.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Interest in accounting, accounting policy, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, or corporate finance.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work, ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: Coursework or project experience in financial accounting, reporting, auditing, or regulatory reporting; understanding of accounting principles, journal entries, and general ledger processes; interest in public company reporting, regulatory filings, or SOX compliance; experience interpreting accounting concepts or analyzing financial discrepancies; ability to work collaboratively and present complex information clearly.