Accounting AI Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU. If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us. This position requires presence in our San Jose office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday. The AI Process Improvement team helps Lambda scale its finance operations through automation, workflow optimization, and applied AI solutions. We partner closely with accounting, tax, FP&A, and operations teams to identify high-impact process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce manual work, and improve the quality and accessibility of financial information. As an AI Process Improvement Intern, you’ll help evaluate and implement practical AI-driven solutions across accounting and tax workflows. You’ll work on real operational challenges, help build scalable internal tools and processes, and gain exposure to how emerging AI technologies are being deployed inside a fast-growing technology company.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field
- Strong interest in AI applications within accounting, tax, and business operations
- Comfortable working with spreadsheets, structured data, and process-oriented problem solving
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Codex, Claude Cowork, Claude Code, Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, or workflow automation platforms
- Exposure to accounting, tax, or financial operations concepts
- Experience with process mapping, automation tools, Tableau, PowerBI, Alteryx
- Interest in operational efficiency, systems improvement, and emerging technologies in finance
Responsibilities
- Analyze accounting and tax workflows to identify opportunities for AI-enabled automation and process improvements
- Build and maintain centralized documentation, process maps, and knowledge resources for finance operations
- Evaluate and test AI tools, large language models, and workflow automation platforms for accounting and tax use cases
- Assist in developing solutions for invoice processing, reconciliations, tax data gathering, document summarization, and research workflows
- Prepare presentations, recommendations, and implementation materials for finance leadership
- Partner with accounting, tax, and operations teams to improve efficiency, data organization, and reporting processes
- Support pilot projects involving AI-assisted workflows and operational automation
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
- 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
- Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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