Summer Internship Program – External Reporting

Job Description

2027 Summer Intern – External Reporting (Raleigh, NC) | First Citizens Bank

The Tone:
This is an internship at First Citizens Bank, located in Raleigh, NC, with a hybrid work expectation. First Citizens Bank offers an enriching summer internship program designed to provide development opportunities and hands-on work experience, actively building a talent pipeline for the future of the Bank. Interns apply classroom knowledge in a corporate environment, contributing positively to the organization and the communities it serves. The External Reporting team plays a critical role in transparently communicating the Bank’s financial performance to investors and the public through regulatory SEC filings.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, Temporary
• Location: Hybrid Raleigh, NC

• Team: External Reporting team
• Mission: To accurately, completely, and timely communicate the Bank’s financial performance to investors and the public through SEC filings.
• Tech Stack: MS Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Support: Assist with financial reconciliations, general ledger entries, and month-end variance analysis to support reporting cycles.
• SEC Filings: Aid in the preparation of workpapers and the financial statement tie-out process specifically for SEC filings, such as the 10Q.
• Data Quality: Conduct data testing and communicate any identified data defects or quality issues directly to the enterprise data team.
• Strategic Projects: Contribute to research, analytics, projects, strategy development, process review and improvement, and technology enhancements.
• Program Project: Design and complete a dedicated project aimed at improving a specific process or solving a problem within the organization, culminating in a presentation to division leaders and stakeholders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and be currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution for the duration of the summer program.
• Experience: 1 year of general experience. Preference given to those currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, especially rising seniors or accounting students entering a Masters program.
• Skills: Demonstrated adaptability, strong written and verbal communication skills, and critical thinking abilities are essential.
• Bonus: A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred. Ideal candidates will also show a strong desire to learn and grow, possess a positive attitude, be naturally curious, enjoy collaborating with others, demonstrate strong verbal and written communication, exhibit critical thinking, multitask effectively, adapt priorities to business needs, and quickly absorb new information.