Accounting Intern - Summer 2027

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Detroit, MI, USA
In-Office
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Fintech • Real Estate • Sales • Financial Services
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The Role
Accounting Interns support financial reporting, account reconciliations, data organization and analysis, journal entries, monthly and quarterly reporting, and month-end close activities. The role provides hands-on exposure to accounting systems and collaboration across Accounting and Finance teams while developing Excel, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
As an Accounting Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience with how accounting supports the financial health of Rocket. Working alongside the Accounting team, you'll help with financial reporting, reconciliations, data analysis, and other day-to-day accounting activities while learning how financial information moves through the business. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong attention to detail, and wants to see how the accounting concepts learned in the classroom come to life in a real-world environment.
About the role
  • Support the Accounting team with day-to-day accounting activities and projects
  • Help gather, organize, and review financial data used for accounting and reporting
  • Assist with account reconciliations and learn how the team identifies and researches differences
  • Gain exposure to journal entries and learn how financial activity is recorded within the company's accounting systems
  • Support monthly and quarterly reporting by helping prepare schedules, reports, and supporting documentation
  • Use Excel to organize and analyze financial information while building your technical skills
  • Learn about the month-end close process and how different Accounting and Finance teams work together to complete it

About you
Minimum Qualifications
  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles through coursework or previous experience
  • Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and working with financial data
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • Coursework in financial accounting, managerial accounting, or a related area
  • Interest in pursuing a career in accounting, finance, or corporate accounting
  • Familiarity with account reconciliations, journal entries, or financial statements through coursework
  • Interest in developing more advanced Excel and data-analysis skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What you'll get
Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We've got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
About us
Rocket is a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we're a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We're insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at [email protected] .

Skills Required

  • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles through coursework or previous experience
  • Strong attention to detail and comfort working with numbers
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and working with financial data
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Coursework in financial accounting, managerial accounting, or a related area
  • Interest in pursuing a career in accounting, finance, or corporate accounting
  • Familiarity with account reconciliations, journal entries, or financial statements through coursework
  • Interest in developing more advanced Excel and data-analysis skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Rocket Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as premium and comprehensive, with multiple medical plans, mental-health support, telehealth options, and in-person services through the Rock Health Collective. Feedback suggests features like discounted or ship-to-home prescriptions and even a zero-premium employee-only PPO option add notable value.
  • Parental & Family Support — Family-forming and caregiving benefits are emphasized, including paid parental leave, childcare subsidies, and specialized fertility coverage such as IVF. Adoption and foster-care assistance further reinforce a family-friendly package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as generous, with PTO policies and personal-significance days frequently highlighted. Feedback suggests these provisions contribute meaningfully to the overall attractiveness of the benefits package.

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The Company
HQ: Detroit, Michigan
14,200 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

We’re a Detroit-based company obsessed with helping our clients achieve the dream of homeownership and financial freedom. Our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage, was founded by Dan Gilbert in 1985. Since then, we’ve revolutionized the mortgage industry – twice – and taken our place as the industry leader. Today, the Rocket brand is synonymous with providing simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. When you need a mortgage, a real estate agent or a personal loan, Rocket gets you there fast.

Why Work With Us

Powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity, our trailblazing teams create endless pathways toward a future of possibility. By pairing relentless innovation with real empathy, we’re building the future of homeownership – together.

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