Comcast Corporate Accounting and Reporting Intern

Posted:
9/13/2024, 12:35:16 AM

Location(s):
Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
On-site

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

This job code is to be used for internships and co-ops. It is not to be used for temporary or contract workers.

Job Description

Program Overview 

Discover opportunities designed to set your career in motion! The Comcast internship/co-op program will help you cultivate meaningful relationships, develop strong interpersonal and business skills, gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of a Fortune 40 media and technology company, and receive mentorship opportunities to expand your professional network.  

This program immerses students into the daily operation of a contemporary media and technology company while working side-by-side with Comcast’s top innovators. The student becomes an integral part of the Comcast team working on creative, innovative, and thought-provoking projects within various business units. 

Organization & Team Overview 

Comcast’s Corporate Accounting and Reporting team is responsible for the enterprise-wide financial consolidation process and preparation of quarterly and annual SEC reports.   In addition, the team researches and assesses new accounting standards, ESG regulations and requirements, and works closely with the Cable, NBCU, and Sky teams on their accounting and reporting processes. 

Corporate Accounting and Reporting consists of the following:  

  • External financial reporting – SEC reporting, earnings release reporting 

  • Corporate Controllership – consolidations, controllership 

  • Technical Accounting – accounting research and policies, accounting for acquisitions 

  • ESG Controllership – support for the company’s ESG initiatives and ESG related regulatory reports 

 

Role Description 

As an Intern on the Corporate Accounting and Reporting team, you will play a key role supporting the monthly and quarterly consolidations, external reporting processes, and ESG reporting related processes 

What are some interesting problems the student will work on?  

In your role, you will have the opportunity to work across the Corporate Accounting and Reporting teams supporting each of the above-mentioned functionsProjects include supporting the quarterly 10-Q report, peer research and analysis, and assessment of domestic and international ESG related reporting requirements. 

Where can this student make an impact?  

Success in this role is characterized by ownership of key processes and roles within the quarterly reporting timeline, development of an understanding of select ESG regulations and topics, and identification of process improvements in your responsible areas. 

Job Responsibilities 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Monthly and quarterly financial close activities 

  • Review of external and internal financial reporting deliverables including the 10-Q and financial statement analysis 

  • Preparation of consolidated rollforwards 

  • Researching recent and upcoming ESG related standards and guidance and assisting with the development of executive summaries in addition to conducting peer ESG analysis 

  • Supporting audit processes as well as collaborating cross functionally across the organization with both corporate and business unit teams 

  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

 

Preferred Skills 

  • Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills 

  • Self-starter with the ability to work on multiple concurrent tasks 

  • Preferred Majors: Accounting, Finance 

Minimum Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements 

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a United States-based college or university  

  • Rising Junior or Rising Senior only (must have a graduation date between Winter 2025- Spring 2027)  

  • Returning to degree-program (for at least a semester) after the completion of the summer internship (meaning, student must be returning to school for Fall 2025 semester before graduating) 

  • Available to work 40 hours per week over the course of the summer program- June 2 through August 15, 2025 

  • Authorized to work in the United States with no current or future sponsorship needs 

  • Available to report in-person to the work location on the job posting (unless virtual offering) 

  • Comcast is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer M/F/D/V 

Compensation

Base Pay: $25.00

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work.    Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus.  Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees.  We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most.  That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details. 

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Education

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

0-2 Years

Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.