About this role
Finance Accounting (FACT) Summer Internship Program
Start Date: May 26, 2026 (10 week internship)
Location: Johnston, RI
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), Corporate Accounting, or Treasury.
As a FACT 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
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 If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration.
Candidates must currently be a U.S. Resident to be eligible for this program.
Please note that U.S. Immigration sponsorship or work visa is not available for intern / full time positions and candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S
Education:
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or other related degree
Expected graduation date of May 2027
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.
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About Citizens
Citizens Private Bank provides an extraordinary caliber of service that goes beyond and above — a commitment to redefining excellence and continuously striving for more. Backed by the strength and stability of Citizens, one of the country’s oldest and largest financial institutions, Citizens Private Bank delivers holistic banking and wealth management¹ solutions tailored to our clients’ unique financial ambitions. Our Private Bankers serve as a single point of contact and relentlessly go the extra mile to help clients preserve and grow wealth with bespoke financial solutions and advice.
Supported by a team of banking and wealth management experts, our Private Bankers stand ready to anticipate our clients’ needs and to help build their wealth, now and for generations to come.
¹Citizens Wealth Management (in certain instances DBA Citizens Private Wealth) is a division of Citizens Bank, N.A. (“Citizens”). Securities, insurance, brokerage services, and investment advisory services offered by Citizens Securities, Inc. (“CSI”), a registered broker-dealer and SEC registered investment adviser, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services may also be offered by Clarfeld Financial Advisors, LLC (“CFA”), an SEC registered investment adviser, or by unaffiliated members of FINRA and SIPC providing brokerage and custody services to CFA clients (see Form ADV for details). Insurance products may also be offered by Estate Preservation Services, LLC (“EPS”), or an unaffiliated party. CSI, CFA and EPS are affiliates of Citizens. Banking products and trust services offered by Citizens. For deposit products, Member FDIC.
What you'll do
- As a Finance or Accounting Intern, you will provide analytical support for reporting processes and assist in management reporting preparation. You will also participate in month-end close and perform ad hoc assignments across various finance teams.
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