Role overview

Coinbase is seeking an Accounting Intern to join the Finance team for a 12-week summer 2027 internship. You’ll gain hands-on experience across accounting operations while working on real projects that support the company’s mission to increase economic freedom. This hybrid role is based in New York, NY.

Key responsibilities

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for month-end and quarter-end close cycles under the guidance of accounting team members.
Collaborate with Global GL Operations, Revenue Accounting, Digital Asset Inventory Accounting, and Capital Markets/Prime Financing Accounting teams, working with US and international stakeholders.
Contribute to accounting transformation projects including new system logic implementations, process enhancements, and product launches.
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and statutory financial statements for non-US subsidiaries.
Maintain process documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures across all assigned workstreams.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a BA or BS degree in Accounting or a related field with foundational knowledge of US GAAP.
Demonstrated analytical ability through coursework, projects, or prior experience in accounting or finance, such as reconciliations, variance analysis, or financial modeling.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, prioritize competing workstreams, and meet deadlines consistently.
Familiarity with SQL, Snowflake, Looker, or similar analytics tools, or experience with digital assets and the crypto economy.
Responsible use of generative AI tools with human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and improve workflow efficiency.

What makes this role worth considering

Coinbase operates as a remote-first company with quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges” that bring teams together for intensive collaboration. You’ll work alongside people committed to building the future of finance and will have exposure to multiple accounting functions and international operations, giving you broad experience in a dynamic environment.