Financial Accounting Intern

Job Description

2027 Summer Intern: Financial Accounting – Corporate | Spectrum

The Tone:
This is an internship at Spectrum, a company that serves millions of customers with communication and entertainment products across 41 states. As America’s Connectivity Company, Spectrum provides internet, TV, mobile, and voice services, alongside local news and advertising solutions. This paid, full-time, 11-week internship offers real-world experience and meaningful exposure to the telecommunications industry. The role matters by providing direct support to the financial accounting team, contributing to the crucial process of closing the books, creating journal entries, and preparing account reconciliations. Interns gain valuable insight into the business operations that power daily connections, while also participating in professional development, networking, and mentorship opportunities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person St Louis, MO

• Team: Financial Accounting team, supporting revenue, cable ops, corporate, non-cable ops, capital, and mobile teams.
• Mission: To provide support for the financial accounting process by assisting with journal entries, reviewing results, and preparing account reconciliations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Assist with the creation of accurate journal entries.
• Financial Review: Support the review of financial results.
• Reconciliations: Prepare account reconciliations for various accounts.
• Account Analysis: Conduct account analysis as needed.
• Project Support: Provide ad hoc project support to financial accounting teams.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A rising junior or rising senior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university, with an expected graduation date between May 2028 to May 2029.
• Experience: No prior professional work experience is required for this entry-level internship. Candidates must be able to work the full 11-week internship program from May 26 through August 6, 2027, and be eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Skills: Strong foundational understanding of financial accounting principles demonstrated through current academic studies; ability to create and assist with journal entries; proficiency in reviewing financial results and preparing accurate account reconciliations; capacity for account analysis; and a minimum current GPA of 3.0 or higher.