Intern, Accounting & Financial Reporting

At Five Below our growth is a result of the people who embrace our purpose: We know life is way better when you are free to Let Go & Have Fun in an amazing experience, filled with unlimited possibilities, priced so low, you can always say yes to the newest, coolest stuff! Just ask any of our over 20,000 associates who work at Five Below and they’ll tell you there’s no other place like it. It all starts with our purpose and then, The Five Below Way, which is our values and behaviors that each and every associate believes in.

It’s all about culture at Five Below, making this a place that can inspire you as much as you inspire us with big ideas, super energy, passion, and the ability to make the workplace a WOWplace!

Internships @ Five Below:

We LOVE our interns! Our internship is curated to deliver a rich learning experience for both personal and professional growth. Our program is hands-on, participating in meaningful work that directly effects the company’s success. You are an active contributor and valued as a part of your team. Interns can expect a work environment that encourages all to Work Hard, Have Fun, and Build a Career!

About The Role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic, fast-learning Accounting & Financial Reporting Intern to join our Finance team for the Fall semester, with potential extension. This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, quarterly earnings preparation, and SEC compliance at a public company. You’ll work closely with our broader accounting team, contributing to critical processes while developing valuable technical and professional skills.

Internship Details:

When: Fall Semester through year end, with potential for extension into 2026.

Availability: 20 hours per week minimum, schedule flexible to accommodate your classroom commitments.

Where: Philadelphia - hybrid and flexible, 1 day per week in our Old City HQ to ensure quality training and experience with the team.

Pay Rate: $17/hr

Perks:

• A fun, energetic work environment

• Store Discount

• Freebies

• Professional Development Sessions

• Linkedin Learning Access

Responsibilities:

Monthly Financial Close

• Create and distribute the monthly financial reporting package

• Perform Account Reconciliations

• Conduct monthly variance analyses

Sec Reporting

• Assist with preparation of the annual Form 10-K and quarterly 10-Q filings
• Contribute to the quarterly Earnings Release process, including reviewing and preparing executive remarks
• Support the KPMG quarterly review and annual audit process
• Create and enhance reporting functions within Hyperion Reporting

Process Improvements

• Support enhancements and optimizations to the financial reporting process
• Identify and document opportunities for improved efficiency in reporting workflows

General Accounting & Financial Tasks

• Assist with journal entries and reporting within internal systems (Workiva, Hyperion)
• Contribute to Internal Controls Compliance activities
• Participate in other ad-hoc accounting projects and analyses as needed
• Junior, Senior, or Graduate student pursuing a major, minor or concentration in Accounting
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; confident knowledge of financial functions
• Interest in public company financial reporting

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3.0 Gpa

• Proximity to our home office in Old City, Philadelphia

Great To Have:

• Interest or experience in the retail industry
• Knowledge and passion for our brand
• Planned track to CPA certification

• Data Visualization Knowledge

• Prior internship experience at a public company or firm

Does all the cool stuff above sound like you? We look forward to your application!

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Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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