Campus Undergraduate Summer Internship Program - 2027 Finance Controllership, Finance - Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

Business Unit/Role Specific Info
The Finance Organization drives business value by being a strategic partner in every decision made in support of the Company’s success. We bring a powerful combination of financial expertise, a deep understanding of complex analytics, a thorough knowledge of the risk environment, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity.

The internship will be a general Finance internship that will provide an opportunity to work in the Controllership function of American Express Finance. This internship position will be based in Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities

How will you make an impact in this role?
• 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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor’s degree program
• Students must have a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028

Preferred Qualifications
• 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.

About us

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

About

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit out Colleague Benefits Site.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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The below represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.​