Job Description
*This position is for Summer 2026, but has the opportunity to extend to part-time work over holiday breaks during November to January *
Title: Internal Controls
Location: headquartered in Charlotte, NC; open to remote
Education Level: Rising Junior, Senior or Grad Student
Team: Accounting
Compensation: The pay range for this job will be between $20-24 per hour, depending upon experience
WHO WE ARE
Kick-start your career with a rewarding internship. At LendingTree, our interns don’t come to fetch coffee – they join for the hands-on professional experience, where your contributions are valued, your work makes a difference, and you get to have a ton of fun every day. Meet new friends, learn from experienced mentors, build real-world skills, and prepare yourself for an incredible future. Ready to dive in? Amazing, we can’t wait to meet you!
WHO YOU ARE
- Accounting majors preferred but will consider other business-related majors
- Very strong knowledge of Excel including experience with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPS, etc.
- Classes or experience in Audit highly preferred
- Willingness to roll up your sleeves and jump into anything needed
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performing testing of internal controls.
- Becoming familiar with SOX software for purposed of documenting results
- Learning how to use our ledger/ERP software for purposes of puling testing support
- Communicating with personal throughout the company for testing related requests
- Documenting progress in the completion of tasks and regularly report to manager on progress
- Supporting the account and tax function on ad hoc projects
- Assist in ensuring the company is meeting its SOX requirements
- Providing support in various tasks, increasing the efficiency of accounting personnel
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Assist and enable LendingTree to meet it’s annual SOX 404 program requirements
- Ensure LendingTree’s controls are operating at an effective level
- Look for efficiencies to be had in LendingTree’s control testing processes
- The Summer internship is a full-time program.
- A GPA of 3.5+ is highly preferred.
- Internships at LendingTree are not open to students who will require sponsorship.
ABOUT LENDINGTREE
LendingTree is the nation’s leading online lending marketplace. We connect consumers with multiple lenders so they can easily compare options and find the right fit — from mortgages and personal loans to credit, savings, and insurance products.
Our founder, Doug Lebda, started LendingTree in 1996 after his own frustrating house-hunting experience. What began as a simple idea to make loan shopping easier has grown into a platform that empowers millions of people to make smarter financial decisions every day.
What else you should know:
- We’re a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: TREE).
- We’ve welcomed several other companies into the LendingTree family to expand our reach and capabilities.
- We’ve built the LendingTree app and My LendingTree dashboard to give consumers tools to manage and monitor their financial health.
- We’re also committed to giving back — through philanthropic programs, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships that strengthen the communities where we live and work.
OUR CULTURE
We’re a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values curiosity, creativity, and getting things done together. Our teammates are some of the brightest, most driven people you’ll meet — and we celebrate innovation, inclusion, and ownership. At LendingTree, you’ll find an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives make us stronger. We believe in working hard and supporting one another — with the flexibility and trust that help you thrive both personally and professionally.
