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The Role:SoFi is actively seeking an Accounting Intern to join our expanding Controllership team. This internship provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the dynamic field of Accounting and be an integral part of SoFi's growth.
As part of this role, you will actively support the Controllership Team, engaging in various responsibilities. Your main focus will involve contributing to the day-to-day, monthly, and yearly accounting processes for the Controllership Team by documenting, recording, and reconciling financial data, and updating documentation of processes. Additionally, you'll play a vital role in various projects undertaken by the Controllership Team throughout your internship, offering hands-on experience in the dynamic fields of finance. Join us in shaping the future of our Controllership team and gaining valuable experience in the financial industry.
**The candidate must be available for the entire internship period: Monday, June 16, 2025 - Friday, August 22, 2025 **
What You’ll Do: Apply knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Assist with ad-hoc projects related reporting financial information to regulators, external auditors, and management Support monthly and year-end close processes, including preparing workpapers and assisting with audits and SEC disclosures. Enhance and document accounting processes, narratives, and policies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory standards. Contribute to accounting of SoFi’s lending products, business transactions, and regulatory guidance implementation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Strategic Finance, Capital Markets, FP&A and Treasury to ensure accurate financial reporting. What You’ll Need: Enrolled in an accredited US-based university (working towards a Bachelor’s degree ONLY) with an expected graduation date of Spring 2026 Must be returning to school for at least one quarter or semester after the internship Have no more than 12 months of professional full-time work experience (excluding internships and research assistant roles) Must be willing to relocate to San Francisco Bay Area and be available to work in the San Francisco HQ office Must be attending a US-based university for positions in the US Able to obtain work authorization in the US Solid organizational, analytical, and project management skills A forward-thinking and hands-on approach and a desire to learn Experience with computer programs such as Excel, Word as well as general ledger systems Knowledge of financial reporting, balance sheets, income statements Nice to Have: Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting Experience with Tableau, alteryx, or Excel macros (or Google Suite equivalent) Experience with data analytics/automation, not required Internship Perks: Access to senior leadership, including exclusive Q&A sessions with executives across all functions of SoFi Development sessions for career, financial, and professional growth Opportunities to participate in company wide events like All-Hands and SoFi circles programming Networking socials to connect with fellow interns SoFi swag giveaways
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In addition to a unique and challenging professional experience, interns will also receive perks such as invites to Member events, and more!
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