Controllership Operations Accounting Intern – Process Optimization & AI Automation

Job Description

Accounting Intern (Fall 2026) | Cloudflare

The Tone:
This is an internship at Cloudflare, located in Austin, TX for Fall 2026. Cloudflare operates one of the world’s largest networks, helping to build a better Internet by protecting and accelerating millions of websites and online properties for diverse customers. This Accounting Intern role is crucial for modernizing corporate finance operations by integrating process optimization and AI automation into the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle. The intern will play a key role in transforming traditional accounting practices, contributing to the company’s culture of innovation and leveraging technology to solve complex problems.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Austin, TX
• Team: Controllership Operations Accounting Intern within the Accounts Payable (AP) team
• Mission: This person will help modernize the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle by focusing on process optimization and AI automation within corporate finance.
• Tech Stack: ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), expense management platforms (Navan)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Process Analysis: Support the analysis and mapping of current Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflows to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Workflow Design: Collaborate with the controllership team to design and implement streamlined processes that reduce cycle times and improve accuracy.
• AI Implementation: Support the rollout of AI initiatives within the AP function, such as automated invoice data extraction and intelligent workflow routing.
• Technical Liaison: Act as a liaison between the accounting team and technical developers, translating business needs into technical requirements.
• Operational Support: Provide ad-hoc support for invoice processing, payment run workflows, and month-end close activities related to AP.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems (MIS), Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience: A strong foundational understanding of technology, data analytics, or AI-related projects is highly preferred.
• Skills: Technical fluency to communicate effectively with developers, ability to grasp complex system architectures, analytical mindset for process improvement, and detail-oriented approach to financial data.
• Bonus: Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) or expense management platforms (e.g., Navan) is a plus.