Accounting Intern, CBC Real Estate

15 hour/week internship, running from August 24, 2026–December 11, 2026. All internship hours must be completed in‑office in Durham (300 Blackwell Street, Durham, NC). Candidate must have reliable transportation and may be asked to travel to various locations as part of this position. This internship is a part of the Emerging Leaders Program, a partnership between Capitol Broadcasting Company and Leadership Triangle.

This role will support the accounting and finance real estate division, providing entry‑level exposure to relevant duties the student can expect to encounter when entering any organization as an accountant. The intern will also gain insight into how accountants interact with their business partners across the organization.

• Help produce new budget templates for respective business owners and roll prior year templates as needed
• Conduct deep‑diving analysis on the most material line item expenses to identify trends and potential recommendations for the upcoming budget year
• Support the accounting team during budget season with administrative and analytical tasks
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, provided they are reasonably related to the responsibilities outlined in this job description

• Basic accounting knowledge and proficiency in Excel
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to ask questions

Real‑world application of accounting concepts and exposure to the real estate industry, including how accounting functions support business operations and partner relationships.

Accounting, Finance, Business

Emerging Leaders will be paid $16/hr additionally, each intern will receive $80/month as a transportation stipend. If you do not have your own car, you will likely spend more on transportation than is covered by the stipend. Leadership Triangle will administer all payments. This is a cohort based program, designed to promote networking across local HBCUs.