About the role#
Zipline is looking for an Accounting Intern to join our Finance and Accounting team for the Winter 2027 term. You will work on hands-on accounting tasks that keep our global operations running. This role offers the chance to learn the building blocks of corporate accounting while supporting our financial operations and month-end close processes.
What you'll do#
- Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts to maintain accurate financial records.
- Support monthly and quarterly financial closes by compiling data, running reports, and preparing schedules.
- Learn our internal finance systems through data entry, analysis, and cleanup projects.
- Partner with operations and manufacturing teams on fixed asset accounting, including asset tracking, capitalization, and reconciliation.
- Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, and Operations teams to track transactions and improve processes.
What you'll need#
- Completed at least the second year of undergraduate studies in Accounting or Finance.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Excel or Google Sheets.
- A desire to apply academic knowledge to real-world work.
- Interest in Zipline's mission and how finance supports global operations.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position based in South San Francisco, California.
- The internship term runs from January to April 2027.
- This position is paid at a rate of $34 per hour.
- Zipline is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this role.
About Zipline
Zipline operates an automated delivery system using robotics and autonomous technology. Founded in 2014, the company focuses on logistics for healthcare and retail sectors. It maintains a global presence with operations in countries including Rwanda and Ghana, alongside services in the United States. The organization is based in South San Francisco and employs nearly 1,900 people.
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