Accounting Operations Intern (Summer 2026)

Ripple•San Francisco, CA

1h•$28 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value. At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value. THE WORK As a Ripple intern, you will work on challenges that impact our mission and shape our company. With support from your team, access to learning and development resources, and opportunities for fun along the way, our program will give you the foundation to start your career journey. WHAT YOU'LL DO As an Accounting Operations Intern, you will play a hands-on role in supporting the operational integrity and scalability of our core finance functions (General Ledger, Procure-to-Pay (PTP), and Order-to-Cash (OTC)) within the Controllership organization. This internship offers direct exposure to the day-to-day and month/quarter-end accounting processes essential for a rapidly expanding global company. We encourage the efficient use of our available AI and automation tools (e.g., Google Gemini, Zoom AI), provided company policy on responsible and safe use is strictly followed. Responsibilities include:

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate degree preferably in a Business, Finance, Accounting or Data Analytics or related field
Available to work for 12 weeks during Summer 2026, beginning in May or June.
Intent to return to degree-program after the completion of the internship
Basic understanding of US GAAP and core accounting cycles (PTP, OTC)
Working knowledge in Excel, Word, PPT, and Google Workspace applications
Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on process mapping and documentation
Collaborative approach to working on projects
Detail oriented with strong analytical skills and self-driven initiative
Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strong work ethic with a can-do attitude, eagerness to learn, and a continuous improvement mindset
Available to come into the San Francisco office 2 to 3 times per week as required
Passion and excitement about working at Ripple!

Nice To Haves

Experience in AI-assisted productivity tools for workflow optimization and data summarization is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with various areas of the company's accounting processes, including the preparation and recording of daily journals and creation of supporting schedules for transactions across the PTP and OTC cycles.
Prepare and support the reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation of variances for the General Ledger (G/L).
Participate directly in the month-end and quarter-end close process, focusing on accurate and timely transaction processing and flux analysis.
Engage in cross-functional collaboration with teams across Finance, including Tax, FP&A, Treasury, and Source-to-Pay teams, to ensure proper accounting treatment and reporting.
Prepare supporting documentation for external audits and regulatory examinations, focusing on core operational areas like billing and payments processes.
Proactively streamline the "Prepared By Client" (PBC) process by reviewing past operational audit requests and organizing necessary documentation to enhance future readiness.
Participate in critical accounting projects focused on operational excellence, including the documentation of process flows, potential system implementations, or general ledger structure enhancements.
Support the operational accounting integration of recently acquired entities by assisting with system mapping and process alignment across new subsidiaries.
Maintain up-to-date process documentation and desk procedures for all assigned tasks to support the continued growth and scaling of the team's footprint.
Support ad hoc financial information requests, analyses, and other special projects as assigned by the Controllership team.

Benefits

The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!
Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
Employee giving match
Mobile phone stipend
R&R days so you can rest and recharge
Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events