FirstBank is hiring: 2025 Accounting Summer Internship in Lakewood

Description Founded in 1963, FirstBank is Colorado's largest locally owned holding company and we are still growing, serving customers in Colorado, California, and Arizona. Our growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities, and employees, which is at the center of the company’s “banking for good” mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and we take pride in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience our great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There’s an opportunity for everyone with positions across the company, from Personal Banker and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team A Brief Overview FirstBank's Accounting Department is committed to participating in a Pre-Career Development Program by providing an Intern with the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience in the accounting field. The Accounting Internship is an 8-10 week program for qualified college students seeking first-hand experience in corporate accounting. The overall design of the program allows an intern the opportunity to work side by side with career professionals in the areas of financial reporting, technical accounting, general ledger accounting, tax reporting, and regulatory reporting. In addition to gaining insights to real world accounting processes and policies, the intern will also have the opportunity to participate in department-wide projects, attend enterprise business meetings and gain exposures to general banking practices, data analytics and the ERP Systems. The senior management team (SMT) in the department is committed to the internship program and participating interns will have access to SMT for targeted career counseling. Throughout the program, interns will be given the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. Development of interpersonal skills, Microsoft office, and PeopleSoft Oracle Accounting Software are all integral parts of the program. The internship will allow for the application of knowledge and skills in real life professional situations. It is FirstBank's goal to provide a valuable and rewarding experience to our interns. What you will do Conducting daily flux analysis for consolidated financial statements Assisting with month end close duties Assisting with financial analysis for quarterly external audit effort Providing assistance to the compilation of the consolidated cash flows Participating in the implementation of the new accounting standard projects and other accounting pronouncements Gaining exposure to research technical accounting issues Gaining a high-level understanding of various regulatory requirements and reporting Having exposure to quarterly tax payments and annual tax return Gaining a general understanding of the structure of the general ledger Processing manual journal entries Participating in FirstBank sanctioned events such as Recruiter Engagement Day, Community Give Back Day, and Intern Social Outings Minimum Requirements Current college students seeking a business degree with a major in Accounting, who will have completed at least 90 credit hours of undergraduate studies at the start of the internship or graduate students pursuing a Master degree in Accountancy. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong logical and analytical problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently Ability to prioritize daily work with help from supervisor Aptitude to learn quickly and work in a team environment Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone Must be able to exchange accurate information Salary Range Starting at $20.00 Per Hour Statement of Benefits FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees’ professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D EOE/Affirmative Action FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department. Colorado Job Application Fairness Act Under Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting the documentation This job opportunity is expected to close on October 18, 2024 This job opportunity’s deadline has been extended to October 21, 2024 This job opportunity’s deadline has been extended to November 4, 2024 This job opportunity’s deadline has been extended to November 12, 2024 This job opportunity’s deadline has been extended to November 15, 2024 This job opportunity’s deadline has been extended to November 19, 2024 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)