Intern, Accounting

At Landmark Credit Union, we succeed by putting people first - and that starts with you. Our culture of inclusion and collaboration enables us to support our members' financial wellbeing, positively impact the communities we serve, and help our associates grow their careers. Bring your authentic self to work as part of an organization where you'll feel valued for your unique qualities, are enabled to reach your full potential, and are recognized for your contributions to our success. We strive to ensure you feel empowered to grow and succeed, while also feeling valued and taken care of, as we all do our part to put people first. We invite you to learn more about this and other opportunities at Landmark Credit Union.

NATURE AND SCOPE
Our Landmark Summer Internship Program offers a unique, hands-on experience designed to help you build valuable skills in key corporate areas that align with your field of study. Our paid, full-time internship program is located at our Brookfield Headquarters building and runs for 12 weeks, from May 26 - August 14, 2026. During this time, interns will have the opportunity to participate in professional development activities, network with peers, and engage with senior leaders. Through this experience, you'll explore potential career paths, expand your knowledge of Financial Institutions, and strengthen your professional skills that will prepare you for future success in a dynamic, People First culture.

As an Accounting Intern, you will gain hands-on experience and develop a solid understanding of how a financial institution operates and drivers of success. In this role, you will:
* Apply US GAAP to real-word financial records and processes.
* Build knowledge of the day-to-day accounting functions within a financial institution, including internal controls and cross-functional impacts.
* Gain experience with various accounting software solutions and enhance your skills in Microsoft Excel.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Must be enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates entering their senior year and/or previous internship experience.
2. Completion of at least introductory accounting coursework with strong academic performance
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
4. Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and time management skills.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
6. Ability to meet deadlines while working independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and willingness to learn.
7. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
8. Ability to work 40 hours per week for the 12-week program.
9. Must comply with all company policies and procedures and all job-related state and federal laws and regulations.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Learn the financial industry and needs of our members and internal stakeholders.
2. Assist with month-end closing through the preparation of journal entries and completion of account reconciliations.
3. Collaborate with the team and other internal stakeholders to document accounting workflows and internal controls.
4. Conduct financial data analysis and research variances in support of Accounting processes.
5. Assist with other Accounting projects, such as process improvement and system implementations.
6. Learn our corporate culture and basic day-to-day communication/work processes.
7. Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas.
8. Take on special projects and assignments as directed by manager.
9. Perform other duties as needed

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