About the role#
This is a 10-week paid summer internship within the Controllership group as part of the FAR program. You will work on a single team for the duration of the program, gaining experience through work assignments, group projects, and mentorship. The internship runs full-time from June 1, 2027, to August 6, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Help maintain accounting records.
- Review the monthly closing process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Design and maintain spreadsheets, reports, and financial models.
- Collaborate with FP&A, Business Operations, and Technology teams on financial and operational projects.
- Provide support and analysis for general and administrative expenses.
What you'll need#
- Current sophomore or junior status.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Ability to complete a bachelor's degree.
- Successful background screening.
- Agreement to be local to the Fort Mill or Charlotte office.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Fort Mill, South Carolina, or Charlotte, North Carolina.
- This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position.
- We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
About LPL Financial
LPL Financial operates as a public company within the financial services sector. Founded in 1989, the firm maintains its headquarters in San Diego. It supports a network of over 29,000 financial advisors and 1,100 financial institutions. The company manages approximately 1.9 trillion dollars in brokerage and advisory assets for about 7 million clients.
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