2027 Summer Intern: Financial Reporting - Corporate
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.
Grow Your Career Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.
At a Glance
- You’re a motivated student with a current 3.0 GPA or higher seeking a currently pursuing a degree in one of the following areas from an accredited college or university:
- Finance, Accounting
- This is a paid, full-time, 11-week internship designed to give you real-world experience and meaningful exposure to the telecommunications industry in your chosen field.
- Internship program runs from May 26 through August 6, 2027.
- In addition to role-specific projects, you’ll take part in professional development sessions, networking opportunities, mentorship, and experiences that help you grow personally and professionally.
The Spectrum Internship Experience
As part of America’s Connectivity Company®, you’ll join a team that serves millions of customers and communities nationwide, while gaining valuable insight into the work that powers connection every day.
Throughout the summer, you’ll contribute to meaningful work, strengthen your skillsand have opportunities to:
- Grow your skillsin a dynamic, innovative business environment.
- Build connections with team members and senior leaders who can help you better understand our business and what it’s like to work here.
- Learn from a mentor who can provide guidance, support, and career advice.
What you can expect in this role
As a Spectrum intern, you’ll spend the summer working alongside two teams: your respective department and your intern cohort.
Department and team-focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. You’ll spend the other 20% on internship experiences that include a kickoff conference, professional development sessions and networking activities, webinars, community service, cross-functional projects, and final presentations.
This experience is designed to help you explore your interests, expand your network, and leave with a deeper understanding of both your field and the impact of our business.
Internship responsibilities may include:
The Financial Reporting Intern will work across the Financial Reporting Department, inclusive of the following teams:
- Business Process and Controls Team – Subject matter experts on internal controls for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) financial reporting purposes
- External Reporting – Review and perform tie-out procedures of Charter filings (i.e., 10-Q, 10-K)
- Consolidations – Consolidate Charter financial data every month
- Non-Cable Operations & Corporate Accounting – Record journal entries and perform reconciliations for various business units within Charter
- Technical Accounting Team – contract and lease reviews, investment accounting, and reviews of various business arrangements to determine appropriate accounting, including presentation of conclusions to key company personnel The Technical Accounting team and the groups above comprise the overall Financial Reporting Department.
- Each group collaborates with various stakeholders throughout the Company to ensure accuracy of relevant financial data.
Technical Accounting:
- Preparing lease review files, assisting with contract analyses, completing quarterly completeness checks, and preparing key quarterly accounting memos.
- These responsibilities may also include support for investment procedures and other quarter-close or ad hoc technical accounting projects as needed.
- External Reporting & Consolidations: Assist with external reporting and consolidation activities, including 10-Q and supporting schedule tie-outs, as well as quarterly close procedures related to pension, equity, debt, 401(k), RAP financials, 5500s, and 10-Q reporting support. Business Process & Controls (BPC):
- Gain exposure to SOX internal controls and walkthrough processes by attending walkthrough meetings, reviewing and documenting walkthrough support, and creating or updating process flowcharts to support internal control documentation.
Required qualifications
- Must be a rising junior or rising senior with an expected graduation date between of May 2028 to May 2029
- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited College or University completing a bachelor’sdegree
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current program
- Ability to travel locally to Spectrum intern development events and activities throughout the program
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Planning to pursue a CPA license
- Strong analytical problem solving and critical thinking skills is important in our line of work, as most tasks are not repetitive type tasks
- Willingness to learn, collaborate and be flexible
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational and planning skills, ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Works well in a team environment
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Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.
A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.
Grow Your Career Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.
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