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Finance & Accounting Intern (2027 Internship)

Motorola Solutions · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a finance or accounting class project or coursework where you had to work with a lot of data. How did you organize it and what did you find?

whether the candidate has basic exposure to analyzing financial data and can explain their process clearly

Tell me about a time you had to present findings or a recommendation to a group, even an informal one like a class or club.

comfort with the final presentation component and communicating findings to non-experts

Tell me about a time you had to learn a new tool or system quickly, without much formal training.

adaptability, since interns get little runway before being expected to contribute

What interests you more right now: internal audit, treasury, business finance, or corporate accounting, and why?

whether the candidate has actually thought about the different rotation areas rather than treating this as a generic internship

Tell me about a group project that didn't go smoothly. What happened and what did you do?

how the candidate handles friction on a team, since the program is built around teamwork and mentorship

Why Motorola Solutions specifically, and what do you know about how the company makes money or what it sells?

genuine interest in the company versus applying broadly to any finance internship

Technical

Walk me through the difference between a company's income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.

whether foundational accounting knowledge is solid enough to build on during the internship

What's the difference between internal audit and external audit, and why might a company like Motorola Solutions care about both?

basic understanding of the audit function they may be placed into

Can you explain what working capital is and why a company would want to manage it carefully?

whether basic finance vocabulary is second nature, since it comes up across every rotation area listed

Situational

Say you're asked to help track whether a business unit is actually implementing a profit improvement plan, but the data you're getting from them is incomplete. What do you do?

how the candidate handles ambiguity and incomplete information without waiting to be told exactly what to do

You're assigned a mentor and a group case study at the same time, both with deadlines in the same week. How do you decide what gets your attention first?

prioritization skills and self-management in a structured but unfamiliar environment

If you found a number in a report that looked off, maybe a variance that didn't make sense, what steps would you take before raising it with someone senior?

attention to detail and judgment about when to escalate versus investigate first

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The full job description

As published by Motorola Solutions.

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview On any given day, every moment matters to someone, somewhere. And every moment, Motorola Solutions innovations, products, and services play essential roles in people’s lives. Our elite 11-week student internship program is designed with our interns in mind. It all starts with our belief that the next big idea can come from anyone, anywhere at any time. Job Description We are seeking energized candidates pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Finance and/or Accounting to intern in the areas of Internal Audit, Investor Relations, Business Finance (Product, Software, Supply Chain, Services, System Integration), Treasury, and Corporate Accounting. Motorola Solutions Finance interns are given impactful work with opportunities to: • Conduct internal audits and advisory engagements, track implementation of profit improvement plans, analyze data trends and performance, consolidate and report results, and much more! • Network with all members of all Financial Leadership Team, including our CFO • Pair up with your mentor as part of our robust mentorship program • Attend career and personal development workshops, collaborate with a team on a case study, and conduct a final presentation Our goal is to help develop our interns and prepare them as they begin to contemplate life after school through hands-on experience with real problems that need real solutions. We want them to grow in ways they have never expected. We help people be their best in the moments that matter. This is our purpose, and we want them to be a part of this effort. Our Corporate Finance & Accounting Internship will be hybrid for Summer 2027. Basic Requirements • Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with a graduation date on or after December 2027 • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position Travel Requirements None Relocation Provided None Position Type Intern EEO Statement Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.  We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this  Reasonable Accommodations Form  so we can assist you.

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