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Upbound Group Summer 2027 Internship - Accounting Rotation

Who We Are

Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers. The Company's customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima, Brigit, and Rent-A-Center that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Summer Intern Program

Upbound Group's 2027 Summer Intern Program offers an immersive professional development experience that goes beyond traditional internships, providing participants with a comprehensive opportunity to grow both personally and professionally through dynamic networking events, engaging volunteer activities, and exclusive executive leadership speaker sessions. Interns can anticipate a robust learning environment that balances structured training modules with self-paced learning pathways, enabling them to explore their potential, develop critical skills, and gain meaningful insights into corporate culture

Program Dates

The ten-week program will run from May 25 to July 30, 2027, and is an in-office experience at our company headquarters in Plano, Texas.

The Role

This internship offers a unique opportunity to rotate between key functions within the Upbound Accounting Organization, including Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax, and Internal Audit, providing a well-rounded learning experience. The Accounting Intern will perform moderate activities involving the general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, income taxes and audit reviews, as well as potential ad hoc projects supporting the accounting organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record journal entries in the general ledger by compiling and analyzing supporting data and other related information
• Develop and analyze ad hoc financial reporting needs and analyses, as needed
• Perform daily, monthly and quarterly financial closing procedures
• Perform timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and reports for external SEC filings
• Assist with special accounting and finance projects and analyses as needed
• Assist with preparation of income tax returns and quarterly provision calculations
• Assist with audit reviews and SOX control process and validation procedures
• Interface with other departments to support projects

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Accounting degree, with an expected graduation between May 2027 and May 2028
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in our home office in Plano, Texas Monday through Friday
• To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, Upbound Group will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT.)

Compensation

Summer Interns at Upbound Group are paid hourly in accordance with usual payroll procedures.

$23.00 per hour

Application Window opens on 9/1/26

Application Window closes on or before 9/29/26

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non- discriminatory basis, and without regard to actual or perceived race (the definition of race also includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and braids, locks, and twists), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity, transgender, and gender expression), age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.