Accounting Intern

Asana•San Francisco, CA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

At Asana, Our AsanaUP Accounting Summer Internship is an 8-week program designed for juniors in college who are curious about careers in Accounting. You'll gain hands-on experience in various core accounting functions, with a unique emphasis on accounting and technical skills to enhance efficiency and process. The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field and has a strong foundation in US GAAP accounting principles. This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric, Monday-Friday schedule. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.

Requirements

Juniors currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program, ideally with coursework in finance, and accounting, or related fields.
Your anticipated graduation date is between December 2026 and July 2027.
Strong academic performance (minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent).
Demonstrated proficiency in technical skills, such as advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), data analytics tools, or familiarity with enterprise-level accounting applications.
Solid understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks.
Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.

Responsibilities

Assist with the daily and monthly accounting operations, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and supporting the month-end close process.
Support the accounts payable and travel & expense process, focusing on improving workflow efficiency, data integrity, and compliance with company policies.
Utilize general technical aptitude to identify and propose improvements to existing accounting processes for greater automation and data accuracy.
Assist in data analysis using various accounting and reporting systems, document existing processes and develop training materials for system-related accounting tasks.
Help implement and test automation initiatives related to close efficiency.
Conduct benchmarking research for new, unusual transactions to draft accounting treatment and disclosure under guidance.
Assist with internal and external reporting, ensuring consistency and accuracy of financial data and disclosures between quarterly filings.