Campus Undergraduate Summer Internship - Finance Controllership

American Express

Finance internship providing experience in the Controllership function at American Express in Phoenix. Engage in real business projects and develop analytical and communication skills.

Posted 8/3/2026internshipPhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $24 - $63 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills to manipulate data and perform variance analysis, alongside effective communication skills to synthesize and present financial information clearly. Exhibits leadership qualities by establishing relationships and influencing change within the organization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipAgile MentalityGeneral Ledger Activities

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsFinancial ReportingVariance AnalysisData Manipulation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingDecision MakingAdaptabilityMotivationStorytelling

Industry Keywords

Controllership AccountingFinancial AnalysisBusiness ChallengeMonthly Close ActivitiesSubject Matter Experts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete a project solving a real business challenge for the organization
Participate in other initiatives and projects as assigned
Assist with monthly general ledger close activities including completing journal entries and account reconciliations
Assist in producing and reviewing monthly and quarterly financial reports
Perform variance analysis and analytical procedures for assigned general ledger accounts
Establish relationships and partner with subject matter experts to key to Controllership accounting activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program
Students must have a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
Analytical Skills – ability to manipulate large amounts of data, spot trends & generate significant insights
Communication Skills – synthesize data into an easy-to-understand story & articulate key messages across multiple audiences.
Agile Mentality – positive, can-do attitude, adapt to change, and highly motivated self-starter
Leadership – act & lead with courage, establish relationships, make decisions quickly & influence change
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities