What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Intern position at Continental Finance Company?
Come join a growing financial technology company that’s leading the marketplace in both the marketing and servicing of credit cards! Continental Finance Company specializes in credit card options for those consumers with less than perfect credit. We are seeking a summer accounting intern to support our accounting team.
Continental Finance Company interns get real-life exposure to the daily duties of their prospective department. They spend the summer as a valued member of their respective team, learning business skills and assisting with a variety of projects that have an impact on the business operations. An additional focus of the program will be to complete a final project that will be an overview of activities, tasks and experiences throughout the 10-week program.
***CFC offers a hybrid work schedule which includes three (3) core days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two (2) remote workdays (Monday and Friday)***
Essential Functions:
- Will be exposed to financial reporting & month-end GL process, securitization processes, the Company’s main funding source, as applicable
- Great overview of how an accounting department runs in a corporate setting
- Assist, as needed, in monitoring budgets and reporting on results
- Responsible for execution of the project/ tasks outlined by their mentor
- Complete reports and summary of projects fulfilled weekly
- Meet with a mentor throughout each week to discuss projects, reports and questions
- Supporting the department and company by providing innovative ideas, solutions and an outside perspective
- Keep up to date with technical developments in the accounting function
- Ability to analyze data and work collaboratively across functions within the department and the organization
This is a paid position for undergraduates and is located in Wilmington, Delaware.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Currently enrolled in and working towards an undergraduate in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar degree and in good academic standing
- Available to work 40 hours/week (hybrid) for 10-week summer assignment starting on June 3rd, 2025
- Strong attention to detail, problem solving, research skills
- Eager to learn and be coachable
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- Demonstrated skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications
- Strong customer service aptitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Embrace different points of view and demonstrate flexibility
- Uphold the Company’s commitment to ethics and business conduct
Why Continental Finance?
Continental Finance Company (the “CFC”) is one of America’s leading marketers and servicers of credit cards for consumers with less-than-perfect credit. Since our founding in 2005, we have prided ourselves on corporate responsibility to customers in terms of a strong customer support program and fair treatment. With our success, we have also grown into an innovative financial tech company! With a state-of-the-art consumer marketing and servicing platform, we provide a variety of services to consumers when other financial institutions will not accommodate them. With more than 2.6 million credit cards managed and serviced since our founding, we pride ourselves on putting the customer first. We are not a chartered banking financial institution, nor are we a debt originator or a credit card issuer.
CFC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Our company provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.
CFC is seeking bright, energetic individuals that will help us grow and develop together! We uphold a promise to treat our employees with the same care and concern as we do our customers. We offer all employees competitive compensation and benefits in an exciting, fast-paced business casual environment. Join our growing team and apply online today!
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