Accounting Intern

Ibotta, Inc.; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Paid parking

Snacks

Occasional meals

Job summary

Ibotta, Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking an Accounting Intern for a 12-week summer program. This hybrid role combines hands-on accounting work with teach-outs to build practical skills for your career in a mission-driven company.

You’ll participate in monthly close tasks, assist with SEC filings, and help automate processes. The internship runs three in-office days weekly (Tue–Thu) with housing assistance for out-of-state students and pays $25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with focus in Accounting or related field.
• Able to think creatively and implement ideas from start to finish.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to learn and collaborate with teammates.
• Intermediate Excel proficiency.
• Maturing analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly accounting close procedures, including journal entries, reconciliations, and as needed analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of SEC filings, including the company’s second quarter 10-Q, as well as the disclosure checklist and financial statement tie out.
• Identify process improvement areas, report on automation impact, help develop KPIs for automation, and research third-party software for automation.
• Test new automation tools, document workflows, and provide feedback on automation effectiveness.
• Assist with internal audits, document control procedures, and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
• Support special accounting projects (e.g., revenue, expenses, financial reporting) to gain a broad understanding of the accounting environment.
• Embrace and uphold Ibotta’s Core Values: Integrity, Boldness, Ownership, Teamwork, Transparency & A good idea can come from anywhere

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Creative thinking

Learnability

Excel proficiency

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Ibotta is seeking an Accounting Intern to join our innovative team and contribute to our mission to Make Every Purchase Rewarding. As a participant in our 2027 Summer Internship, you will have the opportunity to fully integrate with your team to directly contribute to ongoing Ibotta business initiatives. In addition to the daily time with your team, you will participate in ongoing teach outs curated to help build skills essential to transitioning into the workforce and building your career. We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn, excited to work on real-world business challenges, and want to be part of a mission-driven company.

This will be a full-time, 12 week, internship during the summer of 2027. This is a hybrid position located in Denver, Colorado and requires 3 days in-office per week. Required in-office hybrid days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Candidates must live in the United States.

What you will be doing:

• Assist with monthly accounting close procedures, including journal entries, reconciliations, and as needed analysis.

• Assist with the preparation of SEC filings, including the company’s second quarter 10-Q, as well as the disclosure checklist and financial statement tie out.

• Identify process improvement areas, report on automation impact, help develop KPIs for automation, and research third-party software for automation.

• Test new automation tools, document workflows, and provide feedback on automation effectiveness.

• Assist with internal audits, document control procedures, and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

• Support special accounting projects (e.g., revenue, expenses, financial reporting) to gain a broad understanding of the accounting environment.

• Embrace and uphold Ibotta’s Core Values: Integrity, Boldness, Ownership, Teamwork, Transparency & A good idea can come from anywhere

What we are looking for:

• Juniors working towards a bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting or related field

• Proven ability to think creatively and implement ideas from start to finish

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Desire to learn and collaborate with teammates

• Intermediate Excel proficiency

• Maturing analytical Skills

• Attention to detail

Additional Details:

• This position is located in Denver, CO and includes competitive pay and housing assistance for out of state students. Denver office perks include paid parking, snacks, and occasional meals.

• The hourly compensation for this role is: $25 per hour worked. This compensation range is specific to the United States labor market.

• Ibotta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ibotta’s employment decisions are made without regard of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Applicants are accepted until the position is filled.

• For the security of our employees and the business, all employees are responsible for the secure handling of data in accordance with our security policies, identifying and reporting phishing attempts, as well as reporting security incidents to the proper channels.