Intern (Accounting and Finance)

Blue Ridge Bank (the Bank) is partnering with the Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) to offer high-impact summer internships designed for students who want real experience real responsibility and a real path into the banking industry. Through hands-on projects in-person training and exclusive networking events interns will gain exposure to the world of community banking.

This program is a strong fit for students who like working with numbers solving problems and using data to understand how businesses make decisions. Whether youre interested in credit analysis financial reporting data management or commercial banking strong quantitative skills will help you stand out and make an impact from day one.

Eligibility: Must be 18 years of age.

Work onsite for 40 hours a week May 26 August 7.

Location: Richmond VA Bayberry Office

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer

THERE ARE 3 INTERNSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE APPLY TO EACH IF INTERESTED IN MORE THAN ONE.

The Banks Accounting & Finance department is responsible for maintaining the Banks books and records and producing financial reports budgets and other analyses that support the decision-making of the leadership team and board of directors.

Hands on Responsibilities

Completing or assisting with daily weekly and monthly reconciliations

Helping prepare internal financial reports

Updating spreadsheets and internal tracking tools

Reviewing reports for accuracy

Gathering documentation for audits or internal reviews

Analyzing financial results against budget

Other responsibilities as assigned

Internship Responsibilities:

Commitment to understanding the overall concept of the Bank including the brand customer product goals and all other aspects of service.

Accepts business-focus projects to research propose ideas and solutions and present final project during the internship.

Complete a capstone project and present it to bank leaders and external participants.

Provide suggestions to management for improving customer service and internal processes.

Learns and becomes proficient with the Banks software systems.

Attends all required in-person VBA hosted training and events including but not limited to Intern Orientation: May 28 and the Mid-Summer meet up on July 7 2026.

Other tasks as assigned.

Create value for the Bank and its employees.

Required Skills:

Excel proficiency Familiarity with formulas sorting/filtering pivot tables organizing data etc..

Basic accounting and finance knowledge General understanding of debits/credits financial statements and how

transactions flow through accounts.

Attention to detail Ability to spot discrepancies in reconciliations or reports.

Willingness to learn general ledger software and internal reporting tools.

Basic math and analytical skills Ability to work with numbers accurately and interpret simple financial data.

Experience:

Pursuing a degree in Accounting Finance Mathematics or Data Analysis.

Introductory accounting classes covering debits/credits ledgers and financial statements.

Business or finance coursework that introduces how financial institutions operate.

Statistics or quantitative classes that support analytical thinking.

Excel based assignments that demonstrate comfort with organizing and analyzing data.