Intern, Finance and Accounting

Job Description

At Norton Rose Fulbright, people thrive because of a shared commitment to quality, unity and integrity. The highly regarded law firm consistently receives recognition from Great Place to Work and Top Workplaces, two companies that specialize in assessing organizational culture. Teams collaborate across regions, value new ideas and deliver meaningful client solutions, supported by a culture that embraces ambition, development and shared success. With more than 3,000 lawyers and 3,000 business services professionals working together across 50 offices worldwide, this global law firm provides a full range of legal services to leading corporations and financial institutions operating in key markets and sectors.

Interested in finance and looking to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic professional environment? We are seeking a curious, motivated Intern to join our Finance and Accounting team. This rotational internship provides meaningful exposure to core functions within the Finance department, including financial analysis, planning, accounting, and reporting. You will develop a well-rounded understanding of how a Finance organization operates within a large, sophisticated professional services firm, while working alongside supportive team members committed to your growth.

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: June 2026 - July 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) team by gathering and analyzing data, preparing variance analyses (actuals vs. budget/forecast), and assisting with financial and management reporting

• Assist the Accounting team with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations

• Conduct research and provide support for special projects in collaboration with the Finance team

• Support the Firm's Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including invoice tracking, payment verification, and aging report updates

• Collaborate with team members across the department to understand end-to-end financial information flows, identify improvement opportunities, and present findings to the CFO at the end of the internship

• Identify opportunities to leverage the Firm's AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to improve efficiency and streamline finance processes

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Actively enrolled at an undergraduate university

• Entering senior year preferred, although will also consider those entering junior year

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Demonstrated interest in working with AI tools

• Strong organization and communication skills and a high-level attention to detail

• Prior professional experience preferred, but not required

• Available to work full-time during the summer

• Ability to work overtime as needed
  

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts. Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible. Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.

In addition to the Firm's health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm. The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren). Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal laws and their implementing regulations that require the collection and recording of certain data and information. The information we receive will not be used to make any decision regarding employment and will be kept separate from your application. Similarly, self-identification information is kept confidential and used only in accordance with applicable federal laws and regulations. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the firm, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).