Summer Intern – Accounting, Business Systems

First Citizens Bank

. Assist in managing systems and processes used to reconcile general ledger accounts across the bank .

Posted 10/9/2026internshipMorristown • New Jersey • United StatesEntry Level💰 $22 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong technical business skills with a focus on GL reconciliation, Excel, MS Access, and SQL. Capable of managing projects, conducting research, and presenting findings effectively to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GL Reconciliation KnowledgeExcelMS AccessSQLTechnical Business Skills

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Hard Skills

GL Reconciliation KnowledgeExcelMS AccessSQLTechnical Business Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal Communication SkillsStrong Written Communication SkillsCritical Thinking SkillsAbility to MultitaskPositive Attitude

Industry Keywords

Business SystemsAccountingProcess ImprovementData AutomationBalance SheetP&L

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in managing systems and processes used to reconcile general ledger accounts across the bank
Assist with accounting automation initiatives to streamline data automation opportunities
Participate in research, analytics, projects, strategy, process review and improvement, technology enhancements, and support
Attend professional development, informational, networking, and community service events
Complete an assigned project to improve a specific process or solve a problem
Present the assigned project at the close of the internship
Prepare and deliver a wrap-up presentation to the division leader and key company stakeholders
Work with a dedicated manager and program manager throughout the internship

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of experience
Currently enrolled at an accredited collegiate institution during the summer program
Ability to work 40 hours per week for the duration of the program
Rising junior or senior preferred
Specific focus of study in Business Systems or Accounting preferred
Excel, MS Access, SQL, technical business skills, system maintenance, GL reconciliation knowledge, and understanding of balance sheet/P&L preferred
3.0 minimum GPA preferred
Strong desire to learn and grow preferred
Positive attitude, curiosity, and collaboration preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills preferred
Critical thinking skills preferred
Ability to multitask preferred
Ability to adapt and adjust priorities based on business needs preferred
Ability to take direction and absorb information quickly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Development opportunities and hands-on work experience
Professional development sessions
Informational sessions
Networking events
Community service events
Dedicated manager and program manager
Variable incentives, bonuses, benefits, and/or other awards may be included in total compensation