Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Ibotta

The Tone:
This is a full-time, 12-week internship for the Summer of 2027 at Ibotta, located in Denver, Colorado. The role operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring three days in-office per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Ibotta is committed to making every purchase rewarding for its users, and this internship provides a unique opportunity to directly contribute to ongoing business initiatives within the accounting department. As an intern, you will integrate fully with your team, gaining hands-on experience, and participate in curated teach-outs designed to build essential skills for transitioning into a professional career. The company is seeking candidates eager to learn and ready to tackle real-world business challenges as part of its mission-driven culture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, 12-week, Summer 2027
• Location: Hybrid, Denver, CO (3 days in-office)
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Mission: This role supports Ibotta’s financial operations by assisting with critical accounting procedures, SEC filings, process automation, audits, and various special projects to ensure accuracy and compliance.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Close: Assist with comprehensive monthly accounting close procedures, which includes preparing accurate journal entries, completing detailed reconciliations, and performing as-needed financial analyses.
• SEC Filings: Support the meticulous preparation of SEC filings, specifically contributing to the company’s second quarter 10-Q, alongside managing the disclosure checklist and executing financial statement tie-out processes.
• Process Improvement: Identify potential areas for enhancing accounting processes, research third-party software solutions for automation, and contribute to developing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure automation impact.
• Audit & Compliance: Provide direct assistance with internal audits, meticulously document control procedures, and actively work to ensure strict compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Special Projects: Offer support for a variety of special accounting projects that may focus on areas such as revenue recognition, expense management, or broader financial reporting, thereby gaining a wide understanding of the accounting environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently a junior actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree with an academic focus in Accounting or a closely related field. This position is suitable for an Entry-Level candidate seeking practical experience.
• Experience: Demonstrated capability to think creatively about solutions and successfully implement ideas from their initial concept through to completion. A strong desire to learn new concepts and collaborate effectively with teammates is highly valued.
• Skills: Possess strong written and verbal communication abilities, intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, maturing analytical skills for problem-solving, and a high level of attention to detail in all tasks.