Accounting Intern

This is an Accounting Summer Internship at EXPRESS, located at our Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. The PHOENIX Internship Program offers rising Junior and Senior undergraduates and graduate students a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands‑on experience within a multi-brand retail company. As PHOENIX Retail, LLC, we operate the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide, focusing on modern, confident apparel and personalized menswear experiences.

This paid 10-week program provides exposure to experienced professionals and cross‑functional teams, allowing interns to develop valuable professional skills, engage in networking, and contribute directly to core accounting functions.

• Role:
  Internship
• Type:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  In-person Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area
• Mission:
  To support core accounting operations and financial analysis across the Express and Bonobos brands, ensuring accurate record-keeping and processing within a multi-brand retail environment.

• Collaborate:
  Work alongside accounting professionals and cross-functional partners to support daily financial operations.
• Reconcile:
  Analyze and reconcile store level cash, credit card, and gift card activity to ensure accuracy.
• Process:
  Assist in invoice processing and payment creation, including manual expense report auditing and real estate check reconciliation.
• Audit:
  Support balance sheet account reconciliations, monthly process, and journal entry audits.
• Track:
  Assist with physical inventory reconciliation and analysis, as well as tracking vendor fabric commitments.

• Background:
  Entry-Level. Currently enrolled as a rising Junior or Senior undergraduate, or a graduate student. Seeking a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field.
• Experience:
  
  Commitment to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the entire 10-week program from June 2nd to August 5th, 2027. Willingness to embrace a four-days-in-office approach at the Columbus headquarters and relocate as housing accommodations are not provided.
• Skills:
  
  Demonstrated ability to analyze and reconcile financial data accurately. Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with accounting professionals and cross-functional partners. Proven attention to detail for tasks such as invoice processing and auditing reports.
• Bonus:
  Preferred GPA at or above 3.2.