Finance & Accounting – Intern (US)

About the role

This 11-week internship supports corporate accounting, fund and broker-dealer accounting, and financial reporting. Responsibilities include audits, cash-related tasks, monthly closes, regulatory reporting, NAV calculations, financial statements, external audits, and accounting research within a fast-paced New York team.

Corporate Accounting

• Audit Travel and Expense reports through Concur under Citadel’s Expense Reimbursement policy.
• Support accounting tasks related to cash receipts and disbursements.
• Assist with the close process and monthly journal entries.

Fund and Broker-Dealer Accounting

• Assist with regulatory reporting for broker-dealer entities.
• Support monthly closes and periodic financial reporting.
• Monitor and report counterparty compliance.
• Drive process improvements and support additional projects.
• Help oversee accounting books and records.
• Oversee fund- and investor-level NAV and return calculations.

Financial Reporting

• Support preparation and review of quarterly and year-end financial statements.
• Assist with managing external audits.
• Support the financial statement publication process.
• Engage stakeholders throughout the financial statement process.
• Research accounting questions under U.S. GAAP and IFRS.

Candidate Profile

• Work part-time alongside academic quarters.
• Apply advanced Excel knowledge in accounting and reporting activities.
• Demonstrate initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a strong work ethic.
• Work accurately in a detail- and process-oriented environment.
• Adapt flexibly to a dynamic, fast-paced workplace.
• Identify technology and process-improvement opportunities.