Corporate Finance & Accounting Internship 2027

Citizens internship programs give you the chance to work on a variety of critical business assignments that will test your skills and use your academic knowledge to match your interests to a real job. 

As a Finance or Accounting Intern you will have the opportunity to participate in finance activities while improving your reporting and analysis skills as well as enhancing your knowledge of basic finance and accounting principles. You will be placed in one of the following accounting-related areas for the summer: Business Unit Finance (Consumer, Commercial, Enterprise),or Corporate Accounting.

NOTE: THIS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM BEGINS June 1, 2027 and is based in Johnston, RI 

As a Finance & Accounting intern you can expect to:

• Provide analytical support for the daily/ monthly / quarterly reporting process. 
• Provide detailed analysis of critical areas including research and reporting
• Participate in a final capstone project, collaborating with peers to solve a real business challenge and present findings to senior Finance leaders
• Assist in recurring management reporting preparation, consolidation, and analysis for review with senior management.  Participate in month-end close/ forecast preparation and related control functions.    
• Ad hoc and additional assignments across various divisions and finance teams. 

Qualifications:

• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly excel.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Successfully complete a video interview assessment within 4 days of receiving the link. If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration.

Please note that permanent work authorization in the United States is required. This position is not eligible for CPT, OPT, or visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Education:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or other related degree
• Expected graduation date of May 2028
• Minimum GPA 3.5

Why Work for Us

At Citizens, you'll find a customer-centric culture built around helping our customers and giving back to our local communities. When you join our team, you are part of a supportive and collaborative workforce, with access to training and tools to accelerate your potential and maximize your career growth. Hybrid work model.

Pay Transparency

The position offers $27/per hour as a starting rate.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, maternity/paternity leave, flexible work arrangements, education reimbursement, wellness programs and more. Note, Citizens’ paid time off policy exceeds the mandatory, paid sick or paid time-away policy of every local and state jurisdiction in the United States. For an overview of our benefits, visit https://jobs.citizensbank.com/benefits

Additional Resources 

Click here for more information about our programs and application process: https://jobs.citizensbank.com/en/Finance-and-Accounting