1-800-Flowers.com Internship Program – Finance

Position Title: Intern, Finance (SOX & SEC Reporting)
Department: Finance
Location: On-Site – Jericho, NY
Duration: 10–12 Weeks (Summer Internship)
Hours: Full-Time

About 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc.

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. is a leading provider of gifts designed to help customers express, connect, and celebrate life’s most meaningful moments. Our family of brands includes Harry & David, Cheryl’s Cookies, PersonalizationMall.com, Things Remembered and more.

As part of our internship program, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and contribute to projects that directly impact how we deliver smiles every day.

Position Summary

The Intern, Finance (SOX & SEC Reporting) will support the Finance team by assisting with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance initiatives, financial process documentation, and audit-related coordination. This role offers valuable exposure to internal controls, financial reporting, and SEC processes within a public company environment.

This internship is ideal for students pursuing accounting or finance who are interested in audit, compliance, or corporate reporting and are eager to gain hands-on experience in a structured, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities (All Interns)

• Support department initiatives through research, documentation, and project coordination

• Assist with cross-functional collaboration across the 1-800-Flowers family of brands

• Attend team meetings, present findings, and share progress with stakeholders

• Participate in internship learning sessions, networking opportunities, and workshops

• Contribute ideas to enhance business processes and improve customer experience

Finance (SOX & SEC Reporting Focus)

• Assist with updating and maintaining SOX narratives and financial process documentation

• Support coordination of SOX walkthroughs, including scheduling and stakeholder communication

• Help circulate and track control certifications across departments

• Gain exposure to SOX scoping and internal control frameworks

• Assist in organizing documentation for audit and compliance activities

• Gain visibility into SEC reporting processes, including 10-K preparation

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and control enhancements

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite

• Interest in SOX compliance, auditing, or SEC reporting is a plus

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience within a public company finance environment

• Exposure to SOX compliance, internal controls, and SEC reporting

• Professional development workshops and mentorship opportunities

• Networking with interns and leaders across multiple corporate functions

• A portfolio of impactful work supporting key financial and compliance initiatives

The expected hourly rate for this position is $19.00. The actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by the law.

 

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