Accounting Intern

Job Description

About the Company

The company, Susquehanna (SIG), operates with a non-hierarchical culture, fostering a casual and collaborative environment. They are described as not a typical trading firm, emphasizing continuous development for their employees. They provide extensive formal education programs covering topics such as options theory, game theory, decision science, and programming (VBA, SQL, Python), alongside overviews of their trading desks and other business areas.

The company offers a comprehensive range of employee benefits and perks, including:
• Housing provided for interns.
• A relaxed dress code (jeans, sneakers, shorts).
• Fully stocked kitchens offering breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages.
• A 40,000 square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility with various amenities.
• Discounts for dining, entertainment, shopping, travel, and attractions.
• Various social events like poker tournaments, dinners, and sporting events in Philadelphia.
• An on-site Wellness Center.
• Convenient on-site services such as a mailroom, barber, dry cleaning, and car maintenance.
• Opportunities to give back to the community through sponsored events and donation drives.

Job Description: Accounting Intern

Overview
As an Accounting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience and expand your accounting knowledge. The role involves learning how to prepare and reconcile financial statements and general ledgers. You will work on diverse projects that provide exposure to multiple departments including trading, operations, and technology, as well as various systems (both third-party platforms and internally developed tools). A key aspect of the role is ensuring proper documentation is obtained and accurate reporting is performed. Additionally, you will have the unique opportunity to learn about current accounting rules and their impact on different aspects of the business. The recruiting process for this position will begin by September.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)
The company is seeking:
• Students pursuing a degree in Accounting who intend to graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree within one year of the internship program.
• Candidates with advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Preferred experience with programming languages such as Python, HTML, VBA, or SQL.
• Prior co-op/internship/project experience in accounting is a plus.
• Students who can collaborate effectively with a team while also having the confidence to work independently.
• Individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to innovation.
• Those with an ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Students who possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Please note: Visa sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position now or in the future.

What’s In It For You (Benefits & Experience)
Beyond the perks mentioned in the “About the Company” section, this internship offers:
• Hands-on experience through daily tasks and project work.
• Participation in Susquehanna’s formal education program, featuring classroom training sessions designed to develop company-specific knowledge and technical skills for process optimization. Topics may include options theory, game theory, decision science, programming (VBA, SQL, Python), and overviews of trading desks and other business areas.
• Opportunities to network with coworkers across the firm and build relationships with recently graduated mentors.
• Housing provided for the duration of the internship.