What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Accounting Controllership (Summer 2025) position at United Airlines?
Description
Early careers take off with United! We’ve been recognized as both a top employer for Gen Z talent by Handshake and a top 100 internship program by Yellow and WayUp. Interns at United enjoy a wealth of benefits, including a robust mentorship program, exclusive travel privileges, and engaging social events to help foster a vibrant and connected community of early career professionals. Our program is designed to empower you with the skills and connections necessary to launch a successful career. We hope you join us at United, where your contributions will take flight and your career journey will soar.
The Accounting Controllership organization at United Airlines ensures financial integrity for the company. Its primary responsibility is providing accurate and timely company records by managing the accounting function end-to-end. Duties include owning the financial close process and producing financial statements and reports to guide decision-making. The Controllership organization has several disciplines including Corporate Accounting, Revenue Accounting, Financial Reporting, International Accounting, Payroll and Accounts Payable to name a few.
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our team for the summer. This is an excellent opportunity for a student pursuing a degree in accounting or finance to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic corporate environment. Interns will be given exposure to day-to-day accounting operations, assigned meaningful projects, and provided opportunities to interact with and present to the leadership. A determination of what discipline will be assigned to an intern for the summer will be based upon desired work location and interest of the student.
Key Responsibilities :
- Support the preparation of financial statements and reports
- Assist in executing accounting tasks to meet financial objectives, including planning, documentation, and auditing
- Prepare detailed work papers / entries in accordance with established accounting / audit programs and departmental procedures
- Perform financial support / testing procedures for Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance
- Assist in execution of solutions to business problems using data analysis
- Provide independent assessment, analyses, observations, and recommendations to improve operation controls and business processes
- Prepare written communications and financial reports
- Participate in monthly close processes and / or operational meetings
- Collaborate with the Controllership team on various projects
- Maintain a positive, professional relationship with staff and management at all levels
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications) :
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications) :
Compensation and benefits information is outlined below. Please note, intern pay rate may differ based on student’s class standing.
The starting rate for this role is $
The base salary range / hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and / or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits : medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
