Finance Intern, Accounting & Finance Transformation

airbnb, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Finance Intern at a leading company in the travel industry! This internship offers a unique opportunity to work with both the Accounting and Finance Transformation teams, where you'll contribute to impactful projects that enhance efficiency and support strategic initiatives. As part of the 2025 Summer Intern Program, you will gain hands-on experience in financial data management, process optimization, and project management. You will collaborate with talented professionals, develop your skills, and immerse yourself in a vibrant community dedicated to innovation and excellence. Don't miss your chance to make a difference while learning from the best in the industry!

Benefits

Employee Travel Credits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Option

Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Full-time student graduating between December 2025 - Spring 2026.
• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets with advanced data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in optimizing accounting processes and building reports.
• Collaborate with teams on finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Passion for Airbnb

Education

Masters in Accounting

Masters in Finance

Tools

SmartSheets

Asana

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Finance Intern, Accounting & Finance Transformation

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

The community you will join:

Airbnb is seeking an intern to join the Accounting and Finance Transformation teams for our 2025 Summer Intern Program from May 19, 2025 - August 8, 2025.

If hired, you’ll have the opportunity to work with both the Accounting team and Finance Transformation team. The Accounting team maintains accurate financial data by executing a timely global accounting close to support Airbnb's strive to be a 21st-century company. The Finance Transformation team is a strategic initiative that aims to align an organization’s finance function with its overall goals. The purpose of the finance transformation team is to lead and improve efficiency and effectiveness across finance, cost savings, and ultimately support the company’s strategic initiatives/goals.

The difference you will make:

You’ll work with the Accounting team on ad hoc projects as part of our accounting roadmap to maintain a 3-day OPEX close, update our Smartsheets dashboard/webpage for the general ledger team, reconcile and book our travel transactions, help with month-end accruals, ARCS reconciliation automations, SOX controls, month-close metrics, and journal entry completeness. You can expect to assist in optimizing and standardizing current processes by building reports, analyzing data, and leveraging automation tools to improve efficiency and drive performance.

On the Finance Transformation team, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on understanding the cross-functional collaboration between the finance and system teams. You’ll work alongside the team to learn about process optimization and new tools. You’ll build metrics around finance optimization initiatives and month-end close metrics. You can expect to project manage finance transformation initiatives, assist with communication to the finance organization, work cross-functionally with the Alteryx program, and attend project meetings.

A typical day:

As an intern, you’ll be integrated into the Accounting and Finance Transformation team where you’ll contribute to impactful projects. Your manager, team, and our incredible employee community will strive to be Superhosts to you during the summer. You can expect to:

• Collaborate with multiple team members to achieve project milestones
• Communicate with stakeholders across different teams to provide project updates
• Seek and provide feedback throughout the internship
• Actively participate in and contribute to the Finance team and broader Airbnb community

Your expertise:

This opportunity is for first-year, Masters in Accounting students (preferred) and Masters in Finance students with the following background:

• You are a full-time student graduating between December 2025 - Spring 2026
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including advanced knowledge of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to clearly articulate thoughts, insights, and problem-solving approaches
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and precision in work
• Strong organizational skills and excellent time management, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Passion for the Airbnb mission and product; experience with the platform is a plus!
• Work authorization for employment in the United States is required (CPT/OPT is accepted) - visa sponsorship and relocation to the US is unavailable

Preferred but not expected:

• Previous experience internship or full-time experience in accounting
• Experience with productivity and project management tools such as SmartSheets and Asana, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like Oracle and NetSuite

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list.

How to apply:

Submit your resume and a cover letter that addresses the questions below by Friday, February 14, 2025 (11:59pm PST):

• Which Airbnb Core Value most resonates with you and why?
• What do you hope to gain from this internship with the Strategic Finance & Analytics Team?
• Select one of the experiences/projects listed on your resume and expand on why it makes you a strong candidate for this role.

Our commitment to inclusion & belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services, and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: [e-mail]. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process.

How we’ll take care of you:

Our job titles may span more than one career or degree level. This role may also be eligible for benefits and Employee Travel Credits.