Finance & Accounting Summer Intern
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Job Description
American Beacon Partners
Finance & Accounting Summer Intern
Job Title: Finance & Accounting Intern
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports To: Controller
Location: Irving, TX
Workplace Type: Hybrid – In office Monday‑Wednesday each week, with option to work from home Thursday and Friday
Employment Type: Internship (Paid)
Duration: Summer 2026 (10–12 weeks)
Hours: Full‑time (40 hours/week)
Position Overview: The Finance & Accounting Intern will report to the Controller and will have daily interaction with the Corporate Accounting staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare the consolidated month‑to‑date and year‑to‑date flow reports comparing actuals to prior year and plan
- Assist with the preparation of month‑to‑date and year‑to‑date variance explanations for the Consolidated Income Statement line items compared to prior year and plan for various financial reporting packages
- Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations for multiple entities
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for 5+ bank accounts
- Record cash and non‑cash journal entry transactions to the general ledger in NetSuite
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
- Ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized
- Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self‑motivated
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Excel
- Strong communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
What You'll Gain
Practical experience by assisting with month‑end closings, preparing journal entries, reconciling bank accounts, and supporting audit procedures. Interns enhance their technical proficiency in Excel and ERP systems while developing professional skills through team collaboration, deadline management, and financial data analysis.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis: Assisting in the preparation of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow analysis
- General Ledger Activities: Preparing and posting journal entries and conducting account reconciliations
- Audit Support: Participating in audit fieldwork, verifying account balances, and reviewing client transactions
- Technology Proficiency: Developing proficiency in accounting software and mastering advanced Excel tools, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- Process Improvement: Learning the "why" behind transactions and identifying areas for efficiency improvements within financial workflows
- Professional Development: Operating under tight deadlines, attending professional meetings, and receiving mentorship from senior accountants