About the role#
This 10-week summer internship offers hands-on experience within the corporate accounting division at Fidelity Investments. You will work alongside accounting professionals to maintain financial integrity, support month-end and quarter-end close activities, and gain exposure to financial reporting processes. The program is designed for students to develop a foundation in accounting while contributing to projects that impact business operations and strategic decision-making.
What you'll do#
- Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
- Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Perform account reconciliations and research variances.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with accounting professionals across multiple business areas.
- Assist with accounting projects related to systems, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Define and develop operational procedures for key accounting processes.
- Use technology and automation tools to streamline manual accounting tasks.
- Support transformation initiatives within the investment accounting center of excellence.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Accounting, Finance, Data Science, Data Analytics, Accounting Information Systems, or a related field.
- Completion of Intermediate Accounting coursework.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to evaluate complex information.
- Demonstrated leadership experience through coursework, organizations, athletics, or previous work.
- Interest in financial system implementations, digital transformation, and accounting modernization.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute within a collaborative team.
- Must be returning to coursework following the summer internship.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The program lasts 10 weeks, and you must be available for the full duration.
- Work modality is hybrid.
- Locations: Boston, Massachusetts and Smithfield, Rhode Island.
- No immigration sponsorship is provided for this position.
About Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments provides financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. The company manages assets including retirement accounts, brokerage services, and investment funds. Founded in 1946, the firm remains privately held. It operates from its headquarters in Boston and maintains a presence in the United States, Ireland, and India. The organization employs over 10,000 people and administers 15 trillion dollars in assets.
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