Accounting Intern Internships
Accounting intern internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working accountants, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover Medical Devices, Chemicals & Materials, and Technology & Software, with NOVOGRADAC & COMPANY, Eide Bailly, and Meaden & Moore among the employers posting roles now.
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Where Ambition Meets Innovation
Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.
Job Overview:
As an Accounting intern within the FAR (Foundational Analyst Rotational) Program, participants will join us for a paid, ten-week summer internship supporting our Controllership group. The internship experience includes networking, relevant work assignments, group projects, social and wellness events, mentorship, and other informative learning sessions with key leaders. Our programming is designed to provide students with a blend of business and professional developmental opportunities that incorporates real- world experiences.
Please note: this is not a rotational internship. You will work on one team for the internship duration.
- Responsible for helping maintain the accounting records
- Review the monthly closing process, including the preparation and/or review of 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 the general and administrative expenses of LPL Investment Holdings and its subsidiaries
- Assist with technology investment, software development, and AI monetization analysis
- We’re looking for strong collaborators who take initiative and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented
- Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed.
- We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win
- Current sophomore or junior.
- 3.0 GPA minimum.
- Offer is contingent upon completion of bachelor’s degree, successful background screening, and agreement to
Preferences:
- All majors are considered, but programs focusing in finance or accounting are preferred.
- GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Basic financial and accounting knowledge (understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting,
- Leadership experience through student organizations, internships, or projects.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office 365 platforms.
- Effective communication, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills.
- Passionate, driven, open to new opportunities, and proactive.
- Full - time position for 10 weeks in the summer of 2027; Monday through Friday, working 40 hours a week
- Internship dates: 6/1/2027 – 8/6/2027
PLEASE NOTE: This role follows a priority application approach. Candidates who apply by this date will receive
priority consideration, and we anticipate that most hiring decisions will be made following the priority application
date. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Priority Application Date: September 25 at 11:59 PM PST
- At this time, for our early career program positions, we’re unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. For other positions, within LPL it will depend on the specific position.
- You will be responsible for obtaining and providing to LPL the required I-9 documentation as part of our onboarding process.
- Positions offered are for full-time work at 40 hours per week.
- Please consult your Designated School Official to confirm your eligibility with your school ability prior to applying
Hourly Rate:
The hourly amount is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant’s skill, experience, and work location.
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity
At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.
Why LPL?
Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!
Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!
Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!
Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!
Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!
Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!
Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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Where Ambition Meets Innovation
Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.
Job Overview:
As an Accounting intern within the FAR (Foundational Analyst Rotational) Program, participants will join us for a paid, ten-week summer internship supporting our Controllership group. The internship experience includes networking, relevant work assignments, group projects, social and wellness events, mentorship, and other informative learning sessions with key leaders. Our programming is designed to provide students with a blend of business and professional developmental opportunities that incorporates real- world experiences.
Please note: this is not a rotational internship. You will work on one team for the internship duration.
- Responsible for helping maintain the accounting records
- Review the monthly closing process, including the preparation and/or review of 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 the general and administrative expenses of LPL Investment Holdings and its subsidiaries
- Assist with technology investment, software development, and AI monetization analysis
- We’re looking for strong collaborators who take initiative and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented
- Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed.
- We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win
- Current sophomore or junior.
- 3.0 GPA minimum.
- Offer is contingent upon completion of bachelor’s degree, successful background screening, and agreement to
Preferences:
- All majors are considered, but programs focusing in finance or accounting are preferred.
- GPA of 3.3 or higher.
- Basic financial and accounting knowledge (understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting,
- Leadership experience through student organizations, internships, or projects.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Office 365 platforms.
- Effective communication, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills.
- Passionate, driven, open to new opportunities, and proactive.
- Full - time position for 10 weeks in the summer of 2027; Monday through Friday, working 40 hours a week
- Internship dates: 6/1/2027 – 8/6/2027
PLEASE NOTE: This role follows a priority application approach. Candidates who apply by this date will receive
priority consideration, and we anticipate that most hiring decisions will be made following the priority application
date. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Priority Application Date: September 25 at 11:59 PM PST
- At this time, for our early career program positions, we’re unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. For other positions, within LPL it will depend on the specific position.
- You will be responsible for obtaining and providing to LPL the required I-9 documentation as part of our onboarding process.
- Positions offered are for full-time work at 40 hours per week.
- Please consult your Designated School Official to confirm your eligibility with your school ability prior to applying
Hourly Rate:
The hourly amount is dependent on a number of factors, including the applicant’s skill, experience, and work location.
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) was founded on the principle that the firm should work for advisors and institutions, and not the other way around. Today, LPL is a leader in the markets we serve, serving more than 23,000 financial advisors, including advisors at approximately 1,000 institutions and at approximately 580 registered investment advisor ("RIA") firms nationwide. We are steadfast in our commitment to the advisor-mediated model and the belief that Americans deserve access to personalized guidance from a financial professional.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
Join LPL Financial: Where Your Potential Meets Opportunity
At LPL Financial, we believe that everyone deserves objective financial guidance. As the nation’s leading independent broker-dealer, we offer an integrated platform of cutting-edge technology, brokerage, and investment advisor services.
Why LPL?
Innovative Environment: We foster creativity and growth, providing a supportive and responsive leadership team. Learn more about our leadership team here!
Limitless Career Potential: Your career at LPL has no limits, only amazing potential. Learn more about our careers here!
Unified Mission: We are one team on one mission—taking care of our advisors so they can take care of their clients. Learn more about our mission and values here!
Impactful Work: Our size is just right for you to make a real impact. Learn more here!
Commitment to Equality: We support workplace equality and embrace diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Learn more here!
Community Focus: We care for our communities and encourage our employees to do the same. Learn more here!
Benefits and Total Rewards: Our Total Rewards package goes beyond just compensation and insurance. It includes a mix of traditional and unique benefits, perks, and resources designed to enhance your life both at work and at home. Learn more here!
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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Accounting Intern Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- NOVOGRADAC & COMPANY17
- Eide Bailly4
- Meaden & Moore3
- OPCO Skilled Management3
- Tyson Foods Incorporated3
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Food & Beverage
Tips for Your Accounting Intern Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer accounting intern roles
Large employers open summer accounting intern applications as early as September, months before the internship starts. Waiting until spring puts you behind candidates already in final rounds. Set a reminder to search for summer openings at the start of each fall semester and submit before November where possible.
Build project evidence before you apply
Accounting intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so documented projects carry more weight than a long resume. Build two or three complete examples, a financial model, a budget analysis, a case study with clear assumptions, that show the tools you used and the output you produced. These give recruiters something concrete to evaluate.
Combine campus recruiting with direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which accounting employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice the accounting intern interview format out loud
Most accounting intern screens include a mix of technical questions on accounting concepts, behavioral prompts, and sometimes a case or numerical exercise. Practice answering out loud, not just in your head, because interviewers weigh how you reason through a problem as much as the final answer. Run through sample questions with a classmate or career center advisor before your first interview.
Target structured accounting intern programs early
Large firms and corporations run cohort-based accounting intern programs, including Big Four rotational internships and corporate finance development programs, designed specifically for candidates new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill their cohorts fast, and offer the most structured mentorship. Identify the ones that match your goals and apply in the first week applications open.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 29% of the accounting intern internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you spend your time on roles that actually fit your situation rather than sorting through listings you cannot accept.
Accounting Intern Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an accounting intern internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at this stage. For accounting intern candidates, a documented sample, a reconciliation project, a financial model, or a case analysis showing the tools you used, gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an accounting intern internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for accounting intern interns is performance on real assigned work, available headcount on the team, and the employer's return-offer timeline. The safest approach is to treat every project as your best work and ask your manager early what a strong intern looks like, without counting on an offer.
When should I apply for accounting intern internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October, so missing that window often means waiting a full year for the next cohort. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, which means openings appear year-round and reward consistent searching rather than a single annual push.
Are accounting intern internships paid?
Most professional accounting intern internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so the range is wide. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, and you can filter by disclosed compensation to focus your search on roles that share that information upfront.
What should an accounting intern internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and what you produced, for accounting intern candidates, that means financial models, reconciliation exercises, budget analyses, or case studies you can describe in detail or share on request. Add relevant coursework, list technical tools like Excel, QuickBooks, or ERP software, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote accounting intern internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 71% of the accounting intern internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them without sorting through every listing.
What is a Big Four accounting internship?
Big Four internships at the largest public accounting firms are structured, cohort-based programs designed to train students new to professional accounting. They target penultimate-year undergraduates, recruit heavily through campus events in the fall, and are among the most competitive accounting intern opportunities available. Applying in the first wave of recruiting season, before interview slots fill, significantly improves your chances of moving forward.
Can international students get accounting intern internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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